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Mobile Optometry Denial Pr-58
I do billing for an optometrist who is mobile. He goes to nursing facilities and does patients eye exams and glasses fitting. I am getting an odd denial from BCBS (secondary) for his vision exams. Which is PR-58-Treatment was deemed by the payer to have been rendered in an inappropriate or invalid place of service.
I find it very odd that as primary they pay exams just fine but as secondary they don’t? Has anyone else had this issue? They will allow lets say 23.24 for co insurance but put it as that denial reason. I could kick to patient but just find it very weird that they are allowing this service but denying it for POS which is 32-Nursing Facility. Any advise is appreciated!
New to Optometry coding and billing. Help!
Chief Complaints:
1. LS: Low Vision.
HPI:
History:
Eye Diagnosis _ presbyopia Cataracts, ho pituitary tumor followed at Jacobi hospital last vf 1/18.
LEE 5 years jgb.
NEE _, 1 year.
Referred by _self.
Ocular Symptoms _ no pain, BIRT no flashes or floaters.
Certified LB? _ NO.
Certified Legally Blind/Counselor _.
Medical History: Type 2 diabetes x 1980 diet controlled fbs 97 last week, Migraine, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Thyroid removed x 2 years, Pituitary tumorx 2 years.
Family History:
no family history of eye disease.
Social History:
Tobacco Use:
Tobacco Use/Smoking
Are you a current smoker
Drugs/Alcohol:
Alcohol Screen
Points 1
Interpretation Negative
Medications: Taking Albuterol Sulfate HFA 108 (90 Base) MCG/ACT Aerosol Solution 2 puffs as needed Inhalation every 4 hrs, Taking Aspir-81 81 MG Tablet Delayed Release 1 tablet Orally Once a day, Taking Lisinopril 20 MG Tablet 1 tablet Orally Once a day, Taking Metoprolol Tartrate 25 MG Tablet 1 tablet Orally Twice a day, Taking Prilosec 20 MG Capsule Delayed Release 1 capsule Orally Once a day, Taking Simvastatin 20 MG Tablet 1 tablet in the evening Orally Once a day, Taking Cabergoline 0.5 MG Tablet 1 tablet Orally , Taking Levothyroxine Sodium 100 MCG Tablet 1 tablet on an empty stomach in the morning Orally Once a day, Medication List reviewed and reconciled with the patient
Allergies: N.K.D.A.
Objective:
Vision Examination:
Auto Refraction
Sph Cyl Axis Add DVA NVA
OD +2.00 -2.00 86
OS +1.75 -0.50 46
Spectacle
Presenting
Sph Cyl Axis H Prism V Prism Add DVA NVA PH
OD +2.25 -0.50 90 +2.50 20/40 20/30
OS +2.25 +2.50 20/40 20/30
OU 20/20 20/30
Final
Sph Cyl Axis H Prism V Prism Add DVA NVA PH
OD +2.25 -1.25 85 +3.00 20/30 20/30
OS +2.00 -0.50 80 +3.00 20/30 20/30
OU 20/30
Examination:
Ophthalmology:
PUPILS ___ PERRL(-)APD 4mm OU (both eyes).
EXTRAOCULAR MOVEMENT ___ full, smooth, commitant OU (both eyes).
COVER TEST ___.
CONFRONTATION VISUAL FIELD (CVF): ___ full to finger counting OU (both eyes).
AMSLER GRID ___.
LOW VISION SPECTACLES ___.
AOLITE SPECTACLES ___.
POWERMAG HAND MAGNIFIERS ___.
ESCHENBACH HAND MAGNIFIERS ___.
POWERMAG STAND MAGNIFIERS ___.
ESCHENBACH STAND MAGNIFIER ___.
TELESCOPES ___.
SUNWEAR EVAL ___.
CCTV ___.
LIGHTING ___.
HAND MAGNIFIERS _____.
STAND MAGNIFIERS ___.
COIL HAND MAGNIFIERS ___.
COIL STAND MAGNIFIERS ___.
ADNEXAE: ___ clear OU.
CORNEA: ___ clear OU.
CONJUNCTIVA: ___ clear OU.
IRIS: ___ clear OU.
ANGLES ___ D&Q OU 3×3 OU.
LENS: ___ nuclear sclerosis Grade 2 OU (both eyes).
VITREOUS: ___.
TBUT ___.
UNDILATED FUNDUS EXAM ____ CD ratio: 0.4/0.4 A/V 1/3 OU Macula: clear OU.
DILATED EYE EXAMINATION _____ one gtt 1%T,one gtt 2.5% PE CD ratio 0.4/0.4 OU A/V ratio 1/3 OU Macula sharp, distinct Peripheral retinal no tears, holes 360 degrees to extent seen OU.
INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE (IOP):
Right Eye 16
Left Eye 14
time 12.02
Assessment:
Assessment:
1. Presbyopia – H52.4 (Primary)
2. Age-related nuclear cataract of both eyes – H25.13
h/o pituitary tumor, being followed at Jacobi hospital every 6 months for VF.
Plan:
1. Age-related nuclear cataract of both eyes
Notes: Patient Educated with: Care of eye diseases.pdf (Care of eye diseases.pdf).
2. Others
Notes: order new bifocal rx thru metroplus, continue jacobi to monitor pit tumor, if no improvement with glasses consider cat xt.
Procedure Codes: 92015 REFRACTION, 92225 SPECIAL EYE EXAM, INITIAL
Preventive:
Screening/Special Tests:
CQM Exceptions
BMI not calculated Patient refused to record height/Weight
Immunizations:
Influenza
Have you had a flu shot since the most recent September 1? Yes
Follow Up: will call when devices or glasses arrive (Reason: dispense with optician)
FQHC Optometry 66984
Thanks!