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What are the two types of glasses exams?
What are the two types of glasses exams?
Which of the following are tests performed in a glasses exam? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are tests performed in a glasses exam? (Select all that apply)
What does AR stand for?
What does AR stand for?
Auto refract
What does NCT stand for?
What does NCT stand for?
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What does a lensometer do?
What does a lensometer do?
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What are the two types of contact lens exams?
What are the two types of contact lens exams?
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What is done during a distance and near vision test for new contact lens (NCL)?
What is done during a distance and near vision test for new contact lens (NCL)?
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What is an office visit?
What is an office visit?
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What are the three types of office visits?
What are the three types of office visits?
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What tests are performed for a follow-up office visit (ovfu)?
What tests are performed for a follow-up office visit (ovfu)?
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When are CLFU and EEFU visits free?
When are CLFU and EEFU visits free?
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What happens after 6 months of the initial contact or glasses exams?
What happens after 6 months of the initial contact or glasses exams?
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The office visit fees correspond with the posted fees on the ______ near the desk.
The office visit fees correspond with the posted fees on the ______ near the desk.
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If a patient has medical insurance, they will not have to pay a copay.
If a patient has medical insurance, they will not have to pay a copay.
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Study Notes
Glasses Exams
- Two types: New Eye Exam (NEE) and Former Eye Exam (FEE).
Tests for Glasses Exam
- Primary tests include Auto Refract (AR), Non-Contact Tonometer (NCT), Lensometer, evaluations for Near and Distant vision, Extraocular Muscle (EOM) movement, and Visual Field (VF) tests.
Key Tests Explained
- AR: Provides an estimate of the patient's prescription.
- NCT: Utilizes a puff of air to measure intraocular pressure.
- Lensometer: Determines the precise prescription of the glasses.
- EOM: Assesses muscle movement in the eyes (pen test).
- VF: Tests peripheral vision (hand test).
Contact Lens Exams
- Two types: New Contact Lens (NCL) and Former Contact Lens (FCL).
- NCL tests involve vision checks with and without contacts, AR, NCT, brand inquiry, EOM, and VF.
- FCL tests focus on vision checks with and without contacts, comfort assessment, EOM, and VF.
Office Visits
- Defined as visits for eye issues not related to prescriptions for contact lenses or glasses.
- Three types include New Office Visit (NOV), Former Office Visit (FOV), and Office Visit Follow-Up (OVFU).
Tests for Office Visits
- NOV: Includes distance and near vision checks with and without corrective lenses, NCT, medical inquiries, and lensometer for glasses.
- FOV: Similar tests as NOV.
- OVFU: Involves dilation, VF, lensometer, and vision checks with and without glasses.
- CLFU: Ensure the patient wears trial pairs for distance and near vision assessments and comfort feedback.
Fees and Refraction
- CLFU and EEFU are free within 2 months of the initial visit.
- Refraction fee of $35 applies within 2-6 months.
- After 6 months, a full new eye exam is necessary.
Office Visit Charges and Insurance
- Charges align with posted fees; medical insurance claims involve code 99214.
- Patients with insurance pay copays; uninsured patients pay out of pocket.
Lasik and Cataracts
- Lasik evaluations function like glasses exams; notes must indicate Lasik history, requiring faxing documents to the Lasik institute.
- Post-cataract surgery notes should categorize as glasses exams, noting surgical history.
Medicare and Medical Insurance Claims
- Medicare requires a specific coding system for claims.
- For office visits, a 20% charge applies to total fees; AR fees always charged.
- Medical insurance can be claimed for refractions and specific diagnoses, utilizing both medical and vision insurance strategically for eye exams and contact lenses.
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