Apr 13, 2020 · I did log in to the Tricare4u portal and checked his eligibility (just in case he had Tricare as well), it says he is not eligible for Tricare, and then had a note of "documents only". If he had gone to the VA hospital, they would have discharged him from there to the rehab hospital, and generated an authorization in the process.

Optometry Coding & Billing Alert - AAPC

May 16, 2024 · You Be the Coder: Verify Payer Preference Before Billing Punctal Plugs

May 1, 2001 · CCI version 7.1 includes three sets of bundles that affect ophthalmologists. One set of the edits, which took effect April 1, should get the attention of all ophthalmologists and optometrists: It bundles punctal dilation (68801*) with plug closures (68761).

Aug 18, 2021 · Hint: Procedure code isn’t dependent on type of plug. One way eye care specialists can help ease discomfort for patients with dry eyes is to place punctal plugs, and sometimes choosing the procedure code seems easy because code choices are limited.