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Top 10 Mistakes Made When Billing and Coding for Medically Necessary Contact Lenses [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Louise Curcio | Jul 13, 2016 3:58:16 PM

Industry expert, Clarke Newman, OD shares his advice on billing and coding of medically necessary contact lenses that includes tips for hybrid lenses too. This infographic provides excellent tips for you and your staff.

Have you ever wondered, what else could you do to improve your reimbursements from insurers? Do you have all the tools you need to effectively bill and code for medically necessary contact lenses?

Perhaps you are making some common mistakes that you could eliminate.  For example, it's important to include a letter of medical necessity when using a V2599 code along with the appropriate CPT code for the specific diagnosis. Here's a sample letter to download.

So whether you are already an expert on billing and coding or would like a quick "watch out" list of common mistakes, read the infographic below. Feel free to print it out and review it with your staff.

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