Optical Dispensing Coding Module 1119

LEARN TO CODE
Optical
Dispensing
LEARN TO CODE
Optical
Dispensing
CONTENT DIRECTORS
Kristin Carter, MD
Sue J. Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR
Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement
CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
Sandra Curd, MBA, COE, COA, OCS
Heather H. Dunn, COA, OCS
Jenny Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, OCSR
Academy Manager of Coding and Reimbursement
Sue J. Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR
Academy Director of Coding and Reimbursement
PROJECT MANAGER
Yvette Bond
American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives®
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OPTICAL DISPENSING
INTRODUCTION For up-to-date information, visit www.cms.gov/

center/dme.asp
Challenges in coding are not limited to Evaluation
and Management (E/M) documentation require- Medicare-Enrollment Requirements for
ments, testing services or surgical coding. With the Physician-Owned Optical Dispensary
increasing number of ophthalmologists establishing
optical dispensaries, knowledge of another range of Effective March 25, 2011, ophthalmologists and
codes and compliance is necessary. optometrists who supply Durable Medical Equip-
HCPCS (pronounced “hick-picks”) is the acro- ment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DME-
nym for the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding POS), as well as postcataract optical services and
System. The system provides a uniform method for who are newly enrolling or revalidating (every three
health care providers to report professional services, years), are subject to a $500 enrollment fee. If you
procedures and supplies. are currently enrolled in Medicare and the Pro-
“V” codes in the HCPCS system are used to bill vider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System
for frames and lenses. As coverage varies slightly (PECOS) and do not have to revalidate as a DME-
by state, you should contact your Durable Medical POS supplier, you will not see an immediate impact.
Equipment Regional Carrier (DMERC) for your While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
area’s specifications. Services (CMS) place most physicians at the lowest
level of risk, the agency puts all current or revali-
DME Regions dating physicians who supply DMEPOS as part of
their services (eg, physicians who provide) in the
Contracts were awarded to two Medicare Admin- moderate level of risk. Newly enrolling DMEPOS
istrative Contractors (MACs) that break into four suppliers will be placed in the highest level of risk,
jurisdictions. which includes fingerprinting, regardless of whether
CGS Administrators: the supplier is a physician, or not.
• Jurisdiction B: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan,
Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin What This Means
• Jurisdiction C: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Low-risk providers (most physicians) are now
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New subject to:
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, • Verification of any physician/supplier-specific
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin requirements established by Medicare
Islands, Virginia and West Virginia
• License verifications (may include licensure
Noridian Healthcare Solutions: checks across states)
• Jurisdiction A: Connecticut, Delaware, District of • Database checks to verify:
Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New –– Social Security Number (SSN)
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, –– National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Rhode Island and Vermont –– National Practitioner Databank (NPDB)
• Jurisdiction D: Alaska, American Samoa, information
Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, –– Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, exclusion
North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, –– Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and –– Other information, such as recent deaths and
Wyoming other practice changes
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Learn to Code Optical Dispensing
Moderate-risk providers, (includes DMEPOS • It should be used if the practice suspects that
suppliers), are subject to the above, plus: they may have an issue getting paid for services
• Unscheduled or unannounced site visits rendered to Medicare Part B beneficiaries due
to diagnosis and/or frequency of the service
• $500 enrollment, adjusted annually based on the performed.
consumer price index
There are three options for the patient to choose:
High-risk providers are subject to items listed above,
plus: Option 1. I want the services as outlined. You may
ask to be paid now, but I also want Medicare billed
• Fingerprint-based criminal-history record check for an official decision on payment, which is sent to
of law enforcement repositories me on a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN). I under-
CMS released a MLN Matters SE1417 stating that stand that if Medicare doesn’t pay, I am responsible
high-risk providers are those newly enrolled in for payment, but I can appeal to Medicare by follow-
DME. Other reasons for being listed as high-risk ing the directions on the MSN. If Medicare does pay,
include: you will refund any payments I made to you, less
• An imposed payment suspension within the last copays or deductibles.
10 years Note:
• Exclusion from Medicare by the OIG If a beneficiary is required to have an official
• Billing privileges were revoked by CMS within the decision from Medicare in order to file with the
previous 10 years secondary policy they should select Option 1. When
• Exclusion from any Federal Health Care program reviewing the ABN with the patient you are respon-
sible for doing everything you can to clearly explain
• Subjected to any final adverse action, in the previ- the transaction that is occurring.
ous 10 years
Option 2. I want the services as outlined, but do
• Termination or otherwise precluded from billing not bill Medicare. You may ask to be paid now as
Medicaid I am responsible for payment. I cannot appeal if
Practices must be enrolled in DME in order for Medicare is not billed.
a patient to use their postcataract benefit. If a Note:
patient purchases the glasses from a practice that
is not enrolled, they will not be able to submit for This option allows a patient to receive item(s)/
reimbursement on their own. The application form, service(s) and pay for them out-of-pocket instead
CMS 855S, can be found at www.cms.gov/Medicare of having a claim submitted to Medicare.
/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/MedicareP Option 3. I don’t want the services as outlined.
roviderSupEnroll/EnrollmentApplications.html. You I understand with the choice I am not responsible
can also enroll or revalidate with PECOS. for payment, and I cannot appeal to see if Medicare
For any practice that fills a glasses prescription for would pay.
a patient outside their practice, you must have a The form has a mandatory field for:
Surety Bond. • The optical shop name, address and phone
number(s)
Advance Beneficiary Notice
• the description of the service(s) provided
The current version of the ABN has Exp. 03/2020 • reason(s) Medicare may not pay
printed in the lower left-hand corner. All ABNs with
the release date of 03/2011 that are issued on or after • cost estimates of the items/services to be performed
June 21,2017 will be considered invalid. • selection of provided option
Key features of the ABN: • beneficiary signature and date
• It should only be used for Medicare Part B Medicare instructs physicians not to use general
beneficiaries. statements on the ABN. A statement, such as
• It should be used for every beneficiary who is “Medicare may not pay,” is too general and does not
purchasing glasses or contact lenses, and all fields provide enough information to allow the beneficiary
must be completed. Incomplete ABN will likely to make an informed decision about whether or not
result in an overpayment request during an audit. to proceed with the service.
• It should be used when a patient has selected Example of statement that is acceptable:
to purchase noncovered items. Most DMERC • Medicare Part B usually does not pay for this service.
carriers list the HCPCS codes that are defined as The ABN is a Medicare approved form and can-
noncovered in the Local Coverage Determination not be altered, however there are specific fields of
(LCD) policy regarding DMEPOS. the ABN that can be customized ahead of time to
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A. Notifier:
B. Patient Name: C. Identification Number:
Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)

NOTE: If Medicare doesn’t pay for D. below, you may have to pay.
Medicare does not pay for everything, even some care that you or your health care provider have
good reason to think you need. We expect Medicare may not pay for the D. below.
D. E. Reason Medicare May Not Pay: F. Estimated
Cost
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:

• Read this notice, so you can make an informed decision about your care.
• Ask us any questions that you may have after you finish reading.
• Choose an option below about whether to receive the D. listed above.
Note: If you choose Option 1 or 2, we may help you to use any other insurance
that you might have, but Medicare cannot require us to do this.
G. OPTIONS: Check only one box. We cannot choose a box for you.
□ OPTION 1. I want the D. listed above. You may ask to be paid now, but I
also want Medicare billed for an official decision on payment, which is sent to me on a Medicare
Summary Notice (MSN). I understand that if Medicare doesn’t pay, I am responsible for
payment, but I can appeal to Medicare by following the directions on the MSN. If Medicare
does pay, you will refund any payments I made to you, less co-pays or deductibles.
□ OPTION 2. I want the D. listed above, but do not bill Medicare. You may
ask to be paid now as I am responsible for payment. I cannot appeal if Medicare is not billed.
□ OPTION 3. I don’t want the D. listed above. I understand with this choice I
am not responsible for payment, and I cannot appeal to see if Medicare would pay.
H. Additional Information:
This notice gives our opinion, not an official Medicare decision. If you have other questions on
this notice or Medicare billing, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227/TTY: 1-877-486-2048).
Signing below means that you have received and understand this notice. You also receive a copy.
I. Signature: J. Date:
CMS does not discriminate in its programs and activities. To request this publication in an
alternative format, please call: 1-800-MEDICARE or email: [email protected].
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.
The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0938-0566. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 7 minutes
per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If
you have comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA
Reports Clearance Officer, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
Form CMS-R-131 (Exp. 03/2020) Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0566
Figure 1  Sample ABN (English)
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A. Notificante:
B. Nombre del paciente: C. Número de identificación:
Notificación previa de NO-cobertura al beneficiario (ABN)
NOTA: Si Medicare no paga D. a continuación, usted deberá pagar.
Medicare no paga todo, incluso ciertos servicios que, según usted o su médico, están justificados.
Prevemos que Medicare no pagará D. a continuación.
E. Razón por la que no está cubierto F. Costo
D. estimado
por Medicare:
Lo que usted necesita hacer ahora:

• Lea la presente notificación, de manera que pueda tomar una decisión fundamentada sobre la
atención que recibe.
• Háganos toda pregunta que pueda tener después de que termine de leer.
• Escoja una opción a continuación sobre si desea recibir D. mencionado
anteriormente.
Nota: Si escoge la opción 1 ó 2, podemos ayudarlo a usar cualquier otro seguro que
tal vez tenga, pero Medicare no puede exigirnos que lo hagamos.
G. OPCIONES: Sírvase marcar un recuadro solamente. No podemos escoger un
recuadro por usted.
□ OPCIÓN 1. Quiero D. mencionado anteriormente. Puede cobrarme ahora, pero
también deseo que se cobre a Medicare a fin de que se expida una decisión oficial sobre el pago,
la cual se me enviará en el Resumen de Medicare (MSN). Entiendo que si Medicare no paga, soy
responsable por el pago, pero puedo apelar a Medicare según las instrucciones en el MSN. Si
Medicare paga, se me reembolsarán los pagos que he realizado, menos los copagos o
deducibles.
□ OPCIÓN 2. Quiero D. mencionado anteriormente, pero que no se cobre a
Medicare. Puede solicitar que se le pague ahora dado que soy responsable por el pago.
No tengo derecho a apelar si no se le cobra a Medicare.
□ OPCIÓN 3. No quiero D. mencionado anteriormente. Entiendo que con esta
opción no soy responsable por el pago y no puedo apelar para determinar si pagaría Medicare.
H. Información adicional:
En esta notificación se da a conocer nuestra opinión, no la de Medicare. Si tiene otras preguntas

sobre la presente notificación o el cobro a Medicare, llame al 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-
4227/TTY: 1-877-486-2048).
Al firmar abajo usted indica que ha recibido y comprende la presente notificación. También se le
entrega una copia.
I. Firma: J. Fecha:
CMS no discrimina en sus programas y actividades. Para solicitar esta publicación en un formato alternativo,
por favor llame al: 1-800-MEDICARE o escriba al correo electrónico: [email protected].
De conformidad con la Ley de reducción de los trámites burocráticos de 1995, nadie estará obligado a responder en todo pedido para recabar información a menos que se
identifique con un número de control OMB válido. El número de control OMB válido para esta recolección de información es 0938-0566. El tiempo necesario para
completar esta solicitud de información se calcula, en promedio, 7 minutos por respuesta, incluido el tiempo para revisar las instrucciones, buscar en fuentes de datos
existentes, recabar los datos necesarios y llenar y revisar los datos recogidos. Si tiene comentarios sobre la precisión del cálculo del tiempo o sugerencias para mejorar el
presente formulario, sírvase escribir a: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.
Formulario CMS-R-131 (Exp. 03/2020) Formulario aprobado OMB No 0938-0566
Figure 2  Sample ABN (Spanish)
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accommodate for practice protocol and flow. The If the patient has cataract surgery on the right
form is currently available in English and Spanish. eye on June 1, they are eligible for one pair of eye-
Physicians/staff should document any translation glasses. If the cataract in the left eye is removed on
assistance provided in the “Additional Information” August 2, and the patient already filed for a pair of
section of the ABN. glasses after first surgery, the patient is eligible for
Modifier -GA is still required on any claim sub- another complete pair of eyeglasses.
mitted notifying Medicare Part B that the optical The date of service is the date the glasses are
dispensary has an ABN on file and should be billed ordered. Included on the claim form in box 19 is the
with the appropriate eye modifier. date of surgery.
It is required to review the ABN with the beneficiary Medicare Part B will not pay for remakes or refine-
in its entirety prior to the beneficiary signing the ABN. ments of lenses owing to changes after surgery.
Tints (V2744), anti-reflective coating (V2750), or
All questions and concerns should be addressed
oversize lenses (V2780) are covered only when they
prior to the signing of the ABN.
are medically necessary for the individual patient
The ABN must be presented to the beneficiary far and when the medical necessity is documented by
enough in advance to allow the beneficiary to make the treating physician.
an informed decision and to consider all of the These items should be appended by modifier -KX
choices presented to them. and submitted on a separate claim.
The patient name must appear listed on the ABN Note:
exactly as it appears on the patient’s insurance card,
If the supplier has obtained a physician’s order for
including any middle initials.
some, but not all, of the items provided to a particular
The identification number of the patient may never beneficiary, the supplier must submit a separate claim
be the Medicare numbers (HICNs) or SSN. Use your for the items dispensed without a physician order.
internal patient tracking number in this field.
Ultraviolet (UV) lenses (V2755) are considered rea-
The estimated cost should be listed as a general sonable and necessary following cataract extraction;
estimate that would typically be within 25 percent therefore, additional medical necessity justification
or $100 of the actual cost. Over-estimates are not by the treating physician beyond inclusion on the
concerning because the patient ultimately benefits order is not necessary.
from paying less than expected. Tinted lenses, used as sunglasses provided to an
The ABN can be found at aao.org/abn. aphakic patient in addition to regular prosthetic
lenses, will be denied as not medically necessary.
MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR EYEGLASSES Tinted lenses used as sunglasses prescribed to a
FOLLOWING CATARACT SURGERY pseudophakic patient in addition to regular pros-
thetic lenses will be denied as noncovered items.
Pseudophakic Patients
Medicare Part B will pay for one complete pair of Aphakic Patients
eyeglasses per eye surgery, unless cataract surgery An aphakic patient is one who does not have an
is performed on both eyes at the same time (rarely IOL implant, or who has a congenital absence of
done). In this case, Medicare Part B will pay for only the lens.
one pair of eyeglasses. There is no time limit for the For aphakic patients, the following lenses or com-
patient to use this benefit. binations of lenses are covered when determined to
If a patient has a cataract extraction with intraocular be medically necessary:
lens (IOL) insertion in one eye, followed by a subse-
quent cataract extraction with IOL insertion in the • Bifocal lenses in frames
other eye, and did not receive eyeglasses or contact • Lenses in frames for far vision and lenses in
lenses between the two surgical procedures, Medi- frames for near vision
care Part B will only cover one pair of eyeglasses or • When contact lenses for far vision are prescribed,
contact lenses after the second surgery. It would not (including cases of binocular and monocular
be expected to see an order for glasses after the first aphakia), payment will be made for the contact
eye knowing the second eye is already planned. lenses, and lenses in frames for near vision to be
If the patient has a pair of eyeglasses, under- worn at the same time as the contact lenses, and
goes a cataract extraction with IOL insertion, and lenses in frames to be worn when the contacts
receives only new lenses but not new frames after have been removed.
the surgery, the benefit would not cover new frames When medically necessary, Medicare Part B will
at a later date (unless it follows subsequent cataract cover replacement of lenses.
extraction in the other eye).
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Eyeglasses are covered even though the surgical Frames

removal of the natural lens occurred before Medi-
care entitlement. V2020 Frames, purchases
Scratch resistant coating (V2760) and transition/ V2025 Deluxe frame
progressive lenses (V2781) are noncovered as deluxe
items. Spectacle Lenses
Only standard frames (V2020) are covered.
Additional charges for deluxe frames (V2025) are V2100 Sphere, single vision, plano to plus or
noncovered. minus 4.00, per lens
V2101 Sphere, single vision, plus or minus 4.12
to plus or minus 7.00d, per lens
Diagnosis Codes
V2102 Sphere, single vision, plus or minus 7.12
Covered diagnoses are limited to: to plus or minus 20.00d, per lens
Pseudophakia ICD-10 Z96.1. ICD-10 codes V2103 Spherocylinder, single vision, plano to
for supporting documenta- plus or minus 4.00d sphere, 0.12 to 2.00d
tion Z98.41, Z98.42 cylinder, per lens
Aphakia ICD-10 H27.01, H27.02, V2104 Spherocylinder, single vision, plano to
H27.03 plus or minus 4.00d sphere, 2.12 to 4.00d
cylinder, per lens
Congenital aphakia ICD-10 Q12.3
V2105 Spherocylinder, single vision, plano to
Lenses provided for other diagnoses will be denied plus or minus 4.00d sphere, 4.25 to 6.00d
as noncovered items. cylinder, per lens
V2106 Spherocylinder, single vision, plano to
Patient Payment and Explanation of plus or minus 4.00d sphere, over 6.00d
Medical Benefits cylinder per lens
The Remittance Advice (RA) form details data that V2107 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
patients receive when they order any luxury eye minus 4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d
wear. In the following example, dollar amounts are sphere, 0.12 to 2.00d cylinder, per lens
for instructional purposes only. V2108 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
minus 4.25d to plus or minus 7.00d
JUNE 1,
2002
BILLED APPROVED
sphere, 2.12 to 4.00d cylinder, per lens
V2020 Frame $100.00 $80.00
V2109 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
minus 4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d
V2203 Bifocals $ 70.00 $45.00
sphere, 4.25 to 6.00d cylinder, per lens
V2799 High
index
$ 65.00 $ 0.00
V2110 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
minus 4.25 to 7.00d sphere, over 6.00d
For the June 1 example, determine whether the opti- cylinder, per lens
cal department will or will not accept assignment. V2111 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
Best practice is to verify that an ABN was obtained minus 7.25 to plus or minus 12.00d
for noncovered materials, as this will determine sphere, 0.25 to 2.25d cylinder, per lens
the amount you collect from the patient. Clearly V2112 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
explained patient financial responsibility can allow minus 7.25 to plus or minus 12.00d
you to collect up front. sphere, 2.25 to 4.00d cylinder, per lens
Billing patients, instead of collecting money up V2113 Spherocylinder, single vision, plus or
front, will render an optical shop cash-poor minus 7.25 to plus or minus 12.00d
quickly and should be avoided. Many offices sphere, 4.25 to 6.00d cylinder, per lens
have a simple, direct statement printed on V2114 Spherocylinder, single vision, sphere
their receipts: “Any balance remaining after over plus or minus 12.00d, per lens
insurance payments are received is the patient’s
responsibility.” V2115 Lenticular, per lens, single vision
V2118 Aniseikonic lens, single vision
V2199 Not otherwise classified, single vision
HCPCS V CODES lens
Codes listed in this section do not necessarily indi- V2200 Sphere, bifocal, plano to plus or minus
cate insurance coverage. 4.00d, per lens
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V2201 Sphere, bifocal, plus or minus 4.12 to V2304 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus
plus or minus 7.00d, per lens or minus 4.00d sphere, 2.25 to 4.00d
V2202 Sphere, bifocal, plus or minus 7.12 to cylinder, per lens
plus or minus 20.00d, per lens V2305 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus
V2203 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, 4.25 to 6.00d
or minus 4.00d sphere, 0.12 to 2.00d cylinder, per lens
cylinder, per lens V2306 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus or
V2204 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus minus 4.00d sphere, over 6.00d cylinder,
or minus 4.00d sphere, 2.12 to 4.00d per lens
cylinder, per lens V2307 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plus or minus
V2205 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus 4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, 0.12
or minus 4.00d sphere, 4.25 to 6.00d to 2.00d cylinder, per lens
cylinder, per lens V2308 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plus or minus
V2206 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus or 4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, 2.12
minus 4.00d sphere, over 6.00d cylinder, to 4.00d cylinder, per lens
per lens V2309 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plus or minus
V2207 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plus or minus 4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, 4.25
4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, 0.12 to 6.00d cylinder, per lens
to 2.00d cylinder, per lens V2310 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plus or minus
V2208 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plus or minus 4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, over
4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, 2.12 6.00d cylinder, per lens
4.25 to plus or minus 7.00d sphere, over to 4.00d cylinder, per lens
6.00d cylinder, per lens V2313 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plus or minus
to 2.25d cylinder, per lens V2314 Spherocylinder, trifocal, sphere over plus
V2212 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plus or minus or minus 12.00d, per lens
7.25 to plus or minus 12.00d sphere, 2.25 V2315 Lenticular, per lens, trifocal
to 4.00d cylinder, per lens V2318 Aniseikonic lens, trifocal
V2213 Spherocylinder, bifocal, plus or minus V2319 Trifocal seg width over 28 mm
7.25 to plus or minus 12.00d sphere, 4.25
V2320 Trifocal add over 3.25d
to 6.00d cylinder, per lens
V2399 Specialty trifocal (by report)
V2214 Spherocylinder, bifocal, sphere over plus
or minus 12.00d, per lens V2410 Variable asphericity lens, single vision,
full field, glass or plastic, per lens
V2215 Lenticular, per lens, bifocal
V2430 Variable asphericity lens, bifocal, full
V2218 Aniseikonic, per lens, bifocal
field, glass or plastic, per lens
V2219 Bifocal seg width over 28 mm
V2499 Variable sphericity lens, other type
V2220 Bifocal add over 3.25d
V2299 Specialty bifocal (by report) Vision Aids
V2300 Sphere, trifocal, plano to plus or minus
4.00d, per lens The following are paid according to insurance
carrier discretion. Medically necessary docu-
V2301 Sphere, trifocal, plus or minus 4.12 to mentation may be required from the prescribing
plus or minus 7.00d, per lens physician.
V2302 Sphere, trifocal, plus or minus 7.12 to
plus or minus 20.00d, per lens V2600 Hand held low vision aids and other
V2303 Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus nonspectacle mounted aids
or minus 4.00d sphere, 0.12 to 2.00d V2610 Single lens spectacle mounted low vision
cylinder, per lens aids
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V2615 Telescopic and other compound lens Codes V2100–V2218, V2299–V2318, V2399–
system, including distance vision V2499, V2700 and V2770 describe specific eyeglass
telescopic, near vision telescopes, and lenses. Only one of these codes may be billed for
compound microscopic lens system each lens provided.
Codes V2219, V2220, V2319, V2320, V2710–V2760
Miscellaneous V Codes and V2781 describe add-on features of lenses. They
are billed in addition to codes for the basic lens.
V2700 Balance lens, per lens
Note:
V2710 Slab off prism, glass or plastic, per lens
V2715 Prism, per lens Fresnell press-on prisms may be a covered benefit
when appending modifier -KX to V2718. However,
V2718 Press-on lens, Fresnel prism, per lens billing for press-on prisms may impact payment for
V2730 Special base curve, glass or plastic, per lens ground-in prism coverage due to utilization. Best
V2744 Tint, photochromatic, per lens practice is to obtain an ABN and append modifier
Used for any type of photochromatic -GA as well as -KX.
lens, either glass or plastic When billing claims for deluxe frames, use code
V2745 Any tint, excluding photochromatic V2020 for the cost of standard frames and a second
line item using code V2025 for the difference
V2750 Anti-reflective coating, per lens
between the charge for the deluxe frames and the
V2755 UV lens, per lens standard frames.
V2760 Scratch resistant coating, per lens When billing claims for progressive lens, use
V2761 Mirror coating the appropriate code for the standard bifocal
V2770 Occluder lens, per lens (V2200–V2299) or trifocal (V2300–V2399) lens
V2780 Oversize lens, per lens and a second line item using code V2781 for the
difference between the charge for the progressive
V2781 Progressive lens, per lens lens and the standard lens.
This is a multifocal lens that gradually
changes in lens power from the top to Modifiers
the bottom of the lens, eliminating the
line(s) that would otherwise be seen in -EY Used for anti-reflective, tints, oversize lens
a bifocal or trifocal lens. Used for the or polycarbonate not ordered by a provider.
difference in price between the standard Since NPI implementation in May 2008,
lens and progressive. Medicare will deny any line items with -EY must be on a
this code. separate claim.
V2782 High index. Can’t be added to V2784 -KX Documentation to support medical
V2783 High index. Can’t be added to V2784 necessity.
V2784 Poly and Trivex Use for anti-reflective coating, tints, and
V2799 Vision service, miscellaneous, such oversize lenses if ordered by provider.
as high index, including glass, plastic, Use for polycarbonate lenses if ordered
bifocal, and trifocal, and should be used by provider (usually for monocular vision)
as an add-on code to existing billing. To read the OIG report Claim Modifier
V5160 Dispensing fee Did Not Prevent Medicare from Paying
Polycarbonate, polarized, including bifocal and Millions in Unallowable Claims for
trifocal, should be used as an add-on code to Selected Durable Medical Equipment
existing billing. (A-04-10-04004), dated April 2012,
visit http://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/
CODING AND DOCUMENTATION region4/41004004.pdf
GUIDELINES -GA Item or service expected to be denied as
Coding Guidelines not reasonable and necessary; ABN on file
-RT Right side
The -RT (right eye) and -LT (left eye) modifiers -LT Left side
must be used with all HCPCS codes except V2020,
V2025 and V2600.
Documentation Requirements
When lenses are provided bilaterally and the same
code is used for both lenses, bill both lenses on the Section 1833(e) of the Social Security Act precludes
same claim line using the -RT/-LT modifier and two payment to any provider of services unless “there
units of service. has been furnished such information as may be
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necessary in order to determine the amounts due /medicare-coverage-database/details/article-details

such provider” (42 U.S.C. § 1395l[e]). It is expected .aspx?articleId=52499&ContrID=140
that the patient’s medical records will reflect the
need for the care provided. The patient’s medical Patient Receipt of Glasses and Proof of
records include the physician’s office records, hos- Delivery
pital records, nursing home records, home health Documentation that the patient has received the
agency records, records from other health care postcataract eyeglasses must be maintained. The
professionals and test reports. This documentation delivery date is the date that the beneficiary or an
must be available to the DMERC upon request. authorized representative actually picks up the
The medical record must contain a detailed order for glasses, or the date that the package was shipped in
the post-cataract glasses or contact lenses (for aphakia) the event of having to mail or use a delivery service.
and must clearly state an order for the patient’s frame. The delivery date is used as the date of service on
The order must include the diagnosis code and/or the claim form.
a narrative diagnosis for the condition necessitating The Proof of Delivery must be kept on file for
the lens(es) and frame, and must be signed by the seven years, and should include a detailed list of the
treating physician and kept on file by the supplier. items being purchased by the Beneficiary. There are
For those providers who are both ordering physician three methods of delivery for post-cataract glasses
and supplier, the prescription is an integral part of the and contact lenses:
patient’s record. All submitted claims must include the
diagnosis code relating to the need for the item. • Patient or authorized representative is directly
A detailed written order (DWO) for the lens(es), receiving the Item(s) at the optical shop
including frames, that has been signed and dated • The Item(s) are being delivered by either mail
by the treating physician must be kept on file by the service or delivery service
supplier. • The Item(s) are being delivered to a nursing facil-
DWO must include: ity on behalf of the patient
• Beneficiary’s name Beneficiaries should receive a copy of the Proof of
• Physician’s name Delivery at the time they pick up their glasses or
contact lenses. Check with your local DMERC and
• Date of the order and the start date, if start date is
LCDs for specifications on Proof of Delivery.
different from the date of the order
Remember that post-cataract glasses cannot be
• Detailed description of the item(s) (see below for dispensed while the patient is in a skilled nursing
specific requirements for selected items). It should facility (SNF).
include the diagnosis code and/or a narrative diag-
nosis for the condition necessitating the lens(es). Optical Evaluation Assessment
• Physician signature and signature date Many offices find that a patient questionnaire is
All claims must include the diagnosis code relat- helpful in identifying patients’ optical needs.
ing to the need for the item. The majority of your day is spent:
If aphakia is the result of the removal of a pre-
viously implanted lens, the date of the surgical Outdoors/driving Recommend: Sunglasses,
transitional or polarized lenses
removal of the lens must accompany the claim.
When billing for glasses, the place of service Sports/yard work/ Recommend: Protective eyewear
carpentry
(POS) is 12. A copy of any ABN given to/signed by
the patient must be retained in the patient record. Computer or desk work Recommend: Single vision lenses
CMS has an LCD policy, L33793, providing guid- Sewing Recommend: Single vision lenses
ance for billing purposes. It is recommended to print Bothered by glare from: Recommend: Anti-reflective
out the policy and frequently check back to see if it • Sun when driving coating
has been updated. The policy can be found at www. • Computer screens
• Fluorescent lights
cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/details/lcd- • Headlights at night
details.aspx?LCDId=33793&ContrId=140&ver=9&
ContrVer=2&CntrctrSelected=140*2&Cntrctr
=140&name=CGS+Administrators%2c+LLC Contact Lens Coding
+(18003%2c+DME+MAC)&DocType=Active& Codes for contact lens fitting, refitting, replace-
LCntrctr=140*2&bc=AgACAAIAAAAAAA%3d% ment and modification are available in two
3d&ME-LCD coding divisions: Level I CPT and HCPCS. Code
CMS also has a coverage article for refractive selection depends upon the insurance carrier’s
lenses A52499, which can be found at www.cms.gov requirements.
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Level I CPT Codes From CPT Assistant Archive—Coding for

The description of “prescription” as identified in Ophthalmological Services
CPT codes 92310–92317 includes: Coding for Contact Lens Services
• Specifications of the contact lens including base The prescription of contact lenses includes specifi-
curve, power, diameter and polymer cation of optical and physical characteristics (such
• Instruction concerning lens care and training on as power, size, curvature, flexibility, gas-permeabil-
lens insertion and removal ity). It is not a part of the general ophthalmological
CPT codes 92310–92317 are not bundled with the services.
E/M or Eye visit code examinations or with code The fitting of contact lenses includes instruction and
92015 Determination of refractive state. training of the wearer and incidental revision of the
Supplying the contact lens may be reported as lenses during the training period. Follow-up of suc-
part of the code. If supply of the contact lens is not cessfully fitted extended wear lenses is reported as part
included, append modifier -26, indicating that the of a general ophthalmological service (92012 et seq).
professional component of the code was provided As indicated earlier, the prescription of contact
and not the actual supply of the lens. lenses is not part of the general ophthalmological
Subsequent or follow-up visits should be reported services. Therefore, the prescription of contact
with the appropriate E/M or Eye visit code. lenses may be reported separately in addition to the
general ophthalmological service codes and E/M
92310 Prescription of optical and physical if performed. If a patient presents for follow-up
characteristics of and fitting of contact of successfully fitted extended wear lenses, this is
lens, with medical supervision of part of the general ophthalmological services using
adaptation; corneal lens, both eyes, 92012 and 92014, and is not a separately reportable
except for aphakia service.
For prescription and fitting of one eye, append
Coding for Spectacle Services (Including Prosthesis
modifier -52 showing a reduced service; payment
for Aphakia)
will be affected.
92311 corneal lens for aphakia, one eye During determination of the refractive state, the
physician examines the patient for refractive error.
92312 corneal lens for aphakia, both eyes Some common types of refractive errors are hypero-
92313 corneoscleral lens pia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and myopia (near-
At one time there were lenses that actually covered sightedness). The physician may prescribe corrective
the sclera encapsulating the entire eye. lenses to help relieve the symptoms caused by refrac-
Rarely used today. tive error. As the prescription of lens is included in
92314 Prescription of optical and physical the determination of the refractive state, it would not
characteristics of contact lens, with be reported separately. However, the fitting of the
medical supervision of adaptation and spectacles themselves is a separately reportable ser-
direction of fitting by independent vice when performed by the physician and would be
technician; corneal lens, both eyes except reported by using codes 92340, 92341, 92342, 92352,
for aphakia 92353, 92354, 92355, 92358, 92370, 92371.
Prescription of lenses, when required, is included
For prescription and fitting of one eye, append mod-
in 92015, Determination of refractive state. It
ifier -52 showing a reduced service; payment will be
includes specification of lens type (monofocal, bifo-
affected.
cal, other), lens power, axis, prism, absorptive factor,
92315 corneal lens for aphakia, one eye impact resistance, and other factors.
92316 corneal lens for aphakia, both eyes Fitting includes measurement of anatomical facial
92317 corneoscleral lens characteristics, writing of laboratory specifications,
92325 Modification of contact lens (separate and final adjustment of the spectacles to the visual
procedure), with medical supervision of axis and anatomical topography. The presence of
adaptation a physician is not required. Supply of materials is
92326 Replacement of contact lens a separate service component; it is not part of the
service of fitting spectacles.
Tip: Medicare will only pay for soft contact lenses
for patients who are Aphakic and have recently had HCPCS Codes
cataract surgery. Post-cataract surgery modifiers will
still apply and should be added appropriately and Insurance carrier payment policy for each con-
dates of surgery should be included on the claim in tact code is subject to quantity alert and carrier
the appropriate field. discretion.
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V2500 Contact lens, PMMA, spherical, per lens Bandage Contact Lens
V2501 Contact lens, PMMA, toric or prism
CPT 2012 introduced two new codes to replace
ballast, per lens
92070 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of disease
V2502 Contact lens, PMMA, bifocal, per lens including supply of lens. One code was for a ban-
V2503 Contact lens, PMMA, color vision dage contact lens fitting, and the second code was
deficiency, per lens for keratoconus lens fitting.
V2510 Contact lens, gas permeable, spherical, • CPT code 92071 Fitting of contact lens for treat-
per lens ment of ocular surface disease.
V2511 Contact lens, gas permeable, toric, prism • Bundled with 92072 Fitting of contact lens for
ballast, per lens management of keratoconus; initial, and exam
V2512 Contact lens, gas permeable, bifocal, per code 99211.
lens • Payable per eye. Submit with modifiers -RT or -LT
V2513 Contact lens, gas permeable, extended or modifier -50.
wear, per lens
• Report supply of special order lens separately.
V2520 Contact lens, hydrophilic, spherical,
per lens Options for supply of lens:
Covered by Medicare only for aphakic CPT CODE Supply of lens May require an
patients 99070 invoice
V2521 Contact lens, hydrophilic, toric, or prism CPT CODE Replacement of contact lens
92326
ballast, per lens
HCPCS CODE Contact lens, other Commercial payers
Covered by Medicare only for aphakic V2599 type may not recognize
patients HCPCS code
V2522 Contact lens, hydrophilic, bifocal,
per lens Coverage issues:
Covered by Medicare only for aphakic • Practice may not be a supplier of durable medical
patients equipment.
V2523 Contact lens, hydrophilic, extended • HCPCS code may not be recognized.
wear, per lens • Diagnosis codes are not a covered benefit.
Covered by Medicare only for aphakic • Patient is likely to be responsible for payment.
patients
V2530 Contact lens, scleral, gas impermeable, Keratoconus Contact Lens
per lens CPT code 92072 Fitting of contact lens for manage-
V2599 Contact lens, other type ment of keratoconus; initial
Medicare covers plastic polymer contact lenses for • Payment is inherently bilateral.
aphakic patients.
• Bundled with exam code 99211 and 92071 Ban-
B02.33 Zoster keratitis (Herpes zoster dage contact lens fitting.
keratoconjunctivitis) • For subsequent fittings, report using E/M or Eye
B00.52 Herpesviral keratitis (Herpesviral visit code services.
keratoconjunctivitis) Options for supply of lens:
G51.0 Bell’s palsy (Facial palsy)
CPT Codes
H44.421 Hypotony of right eye due to ocular fistula
99070 Supply code—May require an invoice
H44.422 Hypotony of left eye due to ocular
fistula 92326 Replacement of contact lens
H44.423 Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula, HCPCS Codes
bilateral V2500 PMMA, spherical, per lens
H44.411 Flat anterior chamber hypotony of V2501 PMMA, toric or prism ballast, per lens
right eye V2502 PMMA, bifocal, per lens
H44.412 Flat anterior chamber hypotony of V2510 Gas permeable, spherical, per lens
left eye V2511 Gas permeable, toric, prism ballast,
H44.413 Flat anterior chamber hypotony, per lens
bilateral V2512 Gas permeable, bifocal, per lens
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V2513 Gas permeable, extended wear, per lens H18.11, H18.12, H18.13 Bullous keratopathy
V2530 Scleral, gas impermeable, per lens H18.421, H18.422, H18.423 Band keratopathy
V2531 Gas permeable, per lens H18.51 Endothelial corneal
V2599 Other, type dystrophy (Fuchs’
dystrophy)
Coverage issues:
H18.59 Other hereditary corneal
• Practice may not be a supplier of durable medical dystrophies
equipment. H18.621, H18.622, H18.623 Keratoconus, unstable
• HCPCS code may not be recognized. (Acute hydrops)
• Diagnosis codes are not a covered benefit. H18.731, H18.732, H18.733 Descemetocele
• Some payers may require a prior approval and H18.831, H18.832, H18.833 Recurrent erosion of cornea
may even request a copy of the invoice. M35.01 Sicca syndrome [Sjogren]
with keratoconjunctivitis,
• Patient is likely to be responsible for payment.
Excludes1: reactive perforat-
ing collagenosis (L87.1)
Contact Lens Solutions
S05.01X-, S05.02X- Injury of conjunctiva and
Contact lens cleaning solution and normal saline for corneal abrasion without
contact lenses are not covered by insurance plans foreign body—Add 7th
but may be billed using CPT code 99070, Supplies final character A, D or S
and materials (except spectacles) provided by the S05.31X-, S0532X- Ocular laceration without
physician over and above those usually included prolapse or loss of
with the office visit or other services rendered. Many intraocular tissue—Add
states require charging sales tax for these items. 7th final character A, D or S
T15.01X-, T15.02X- Foreign body in cornea—
Typical Covered Diagnosis Codes Add 7th final character A,
D or S
H04.121, H04.122, H04.123 Dry eye syndrome of T26.11X-, T26.12X- Burn of cornea and
lacrimal gland (Tear film conjunctival sac—
insufficiency, NOS) Add 7th final character A,
H16.011, H16.012, H16.013 Central corneal ulcer D or S
H16.021, H16.022, H16.023 Ring corneal ulcer T26.61X-, T26.62X- Corrosion of cornea and
conjunctival sac—Add 7th
H16.031, H16.032, H16.033 Corneal ulcer with
final character A, D or S
hypopyon
Z94.7 Corneal transplant status
H16.041, H16.042, H16.043 Marginal corneal ulcer
H16.051, H16.052, H16.053 Mooren’s corneal ulcer
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
H16.061, H16.062, H16.063 Mycotic corneal ulcer
H16.071, H16.072, H16.073 Perforated corneal ulcer While Medicare Part B has limited coverage bene-
fits, Medicare Advantage plans may offer additional
H16.111, H16.112, H16.113 Macular keratitis (Areolar,
Nummular, Stellate, Striate
covered services for their beneficiaries. They are
keratitis) administered by third party payers, who often con-
tract with vision plans as a member benefit.
H16.121, H16.122, H16.123 Filamentary keratitis
H16.141, H16.142, H16.143 Punctate keratitis
• Routine eye exams: May limit what diagnoses can
be submitted. Exams may be as frequent as once
H16.211, H16.212, H16.213 Exposure
per year.
keratoconjunctivitis
H16.221, H16.222, H16.223 Keratoconjunctivitis sicca,
• Glasses, frames and/or contact lenses: Plans may
not specified as Sjogren’s offer one pair every 24 months.
H16.231, H16.232, H16.233 Neurotrophic Be sure to confirm with the payer prior to providing
keratoconjunctivitis services as each plan will vary in offerings.
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Optical Company, LLC

PROOF OF DELIVERY
1234 Front Street, San Francisco CA 94109 655 Beach Street, San Francisco CA 94109
Phone: (999) 987-6543 Phone: (999) 987-3456
Patient Name: ______________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________

Delivery Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: ______________-____________
Delivery Date: ______________________________ Optician: ____________________________________

Description of Pseudophakic/Aphakic Glasses: FRAME MODEL: ____________________________________
LENS TYPE: ____________________________________
MATERIAL: ____________________________________
CASE: ____________________________________
LENS CARE KIT: ____________________________________
QUANTITY: ____________________________________
METHOD OF DELIVERY – SELECT ONE:

1. Patient or authorized representative is directly receiving item(s) at one of the above locations*
2. The item(s) above are being delivered by either mail service or delivery service **
3. The item(s) listed above are being delivered to a nursing facility on behalf of the patient ***
* An authorized representative is “a person who can sign and accept the delivery of durable medical equipment on behalf of the
beneficiary.” – Per DME MAC Jurisdiction C Supplier Manual
** If item is being shipped, complete additional shipping form and attach to this POD.
*** If item is being delivered to a nursing facility, complete additional facility form and attach to this POD.
PROOF OF DELIVERY: This is confirmation that I have received the item(s) listed above:
___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Patient or Patient Representative Date
If Patient Representative, please indicate relationship to patient: _____________________________________________
**Please see reverse side of this document for Care of Lenses and Frames and Complaint Resolution Protocol
This product(s) and/or service(s) provided to you by Optical Company, LLC are subject to the supplier
standards contained in the Federal regulations shown at 42 Code of Federal Regulations Section 424.57(c).
These standards concern business professional and operational matters (e.g. honoring warranties and hours of
operation). The full text of these standards can be obtained at http://ecfr.gov. Upon request it will be our
pleasure to furnish you a written copy of the standards.
Figure 3  Sample Proof of Delivery
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Phone: (999) 987-6543 Phone: (999) 987-3456
CARE OF LENSES AND FRAMES:

 Use a clean, soft cloth designed to clean eyeglasses. Our Optical Shop has provided you with an
initial cleaning cloth in your Lens Care Kit.
 Avoid using tissues or clothing – this may scratch and/or damage your lenses.
 Use approved eyeglass cleaner (like the one provided in your Lens Care Kit) or a mild detergent
with warm water to clean frames and lenses.
 DO NOT SLEEP IN YOUR GLASSES.
 Use your eyeglass case when not in use to avoid damages.
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROTOCOL:
 For issues regarding your eyeglasses, please contact the Optical Department at the phone
numbers listed above. We advise you to contact the office where you ordered your glasses;
however for your convenience any of our staff will be able to assist you at either location.
 You may be asked to schedule a follow-up appointment with the physician to determine
changes with your eyeglasses prior to any changes, exchange, or refund.
 Warranty or exchange policy may be found in the “About Your Eyeglasses” brochure you
received when your order for your glasses was placed.
 You may contact the Optical Manager or Practice Manager for unresolved issues.
Figure 3  Sample Proof of Delivery (continued)
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DELIVERY VIA SHIPPING or DELIVERY SERVICE
PROOF OF DELIVERY
Phone: (999) 987-6543 Phone: (999) 987-3456
Patient Name: _________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________________
[Attach all necessary documentation to the back of this form and leave no field blank]
1. Is the item being shipped or is a delivery service being used? __________________________________
2. What is the name of the shipping or delivery service being used?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the delivery address:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________ _________________________ ________________
City State Zip
4. What is the Optical Company Invoice Number? ___________________________________________________

5. What is the tracking number for the delivery? (only complete one)
CERTIFIED MAIL TRACKING NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________
OVERNIGHT MAIL TRACKING NUMBER: ___________________________________________________________
DELIVERY SERVICE TRACKING NUMBER: __________________________________________________________
6. What item is being shipped:
FRAME MODEL: _________________________________________
LENS TYPE: _________________________________________
MATERIAL: _________________________________________
CASE: _________________________________________
LENS CARE KIT: _________________________________________
QUANTITY: _________________________________________
7. What is the date the item is being shipped? ________________________________________________________
NOTE: THIS SHIPPING DATE MUST BE THE SERVICE DATE ON YOUR ROUTER
Return receipt requests (i.e., packages requiring a signature) is mandatory for all shipping of items.
Attach the return receipt with patient signature to the back of this form, along with a copy of the
invoice from the lab.
OPTICIAN COMPLETING FORM AND SHIPPING ITEM: ________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Figure 4  Sample Proof of Delivery for Shipping Glasses to Beneficiary
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DELIVERY TO NURSING FACILITY ON BEHALF OF A BENEFICIARY
PROOF OF DELIVERY
Phone: (999) 987-6543 Phone: (999) 987-3456
Patient Name: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________
[Attach all necessary documentation to the back of this form and leave no field blank.
You must provide a copy of the completed form to the Nursing Facility prior to leaving]
1. What is the name of the Nursing Facility? _______________________________________________________
2. What is the address/destination of the Nursing Facility?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________ _________________________ ______________
City State Zip
3. What is the Optical Company Invoice Number? _________________________________________________

4. What item is being delivered:
FRAME MODEL: _________________________________________
LENS TYPE: _________________________________________
MATERIAL: _________________________________________
CASE: _________________________________________
LENS CARE KIT: _________________________________________
QUANTITY: _________________________________________
5. What is the date the item is being delivered? ____________________________________________________
NOTE: THIS DELIVERY DATE MUST BE THE SERVICE DATE ON YOUR ROUTER
I acknowledge that I have received the above items for the above named beneficiary,
____________________________________________________ and will present them to the beneficiary
immediately.
___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Nursing Facility Representative (print) Signature
Title: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________
Name of Optician Delivering Items to Nursing Facility: _______________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Figure 5  Sample Proof of Delivery to a Nursing Home
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POST-CATARACT GLASSES ITEMIZED ROUTER
The Optician serving you for this transaction is: __________________
1234 Front Street, CA 94109 (999) 978-6543 655 Beach Street, CA 94109 (999) 978-3456
Beneficiary Name: ________________________________ Identification Number: __________________
Medicare Patient Non-Covered

Code Modifier Description Allowable Responsibility Patient Sales Tax
Responsibility
V2020 Frame (Base Medicare Allowable)
V2025 GA Deluxe Frame
V_____ KXRT Right Lens Surgery Date: ________
V_____ KXLT Left Lens Surgery Date: _______
V2755 KXRT UV Applied By Lab
V2755 KXLT UV Applied By Lab
V2781 GART Progressive Lens Overage
V2781 GALT Progressive Lens Overage
V2760 GART SRC TD2 or Carat Advantage
V2760 GALT SRC TD2 or Carat Advantage
V2____ GART Lens Feature:
V2____ GALT Lens Feature:
Total Each Column: $ $ $ $
Ordering Physician Total Charges: $_________________ Method of Payment Received:

Dr. John Total Due from Patient: $_________________ Cash Check#___________
Total Payment Received: $_________________
Dr. Smith
Balance Due (if any): $_________________ VS MC AMEX DISC
Dr. Williams
I, ____________________________ understand that Medicare pays 80% of allowed
charges. Medicare Replacement Plans and Supplemental Insurance will be filed and it will
be the patient’s responsibility for any and all charges not paid by insurance.
All deductibles, co-pays, and non-covered services are the patient’s responsibility.
Figure 6  Sample Optical DMERC Router
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XYZ Insurance Company

567 Insurance Lane
Big City, IL 60605
X
OPTICAL DISPENSING IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN Q. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN Q.
655 BEACH STREET X 655 BEACH STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CA SAN FRANCISCO CA
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
MEDICARE
X 12 18 1924 X
XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY X
SIGNATURE ON FILE (SOF) 10/5/;; SIGNATURE ON FILE (SOF)
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2200 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2200 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2020 A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2760 EY A 1 1234567890
123456789 X OPTIONAL X
000 123-4567
OPTICAL COMPANY OPTICAL COMPANY
1234 FRONT STREET 1234 FRONT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
SIGNATURE ON FILE 10/5/;;
1234567890 1234567890
*Note: Any item with modifier -EY must be on a separate claim.
Figure 7  Sample Insurance Claim Form
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Humana
P.O. Box 14601
Lexington, KY 40512-4601
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN H. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN H.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
P1343
X 12 18 1924 X
X HUMANA
HUMANA X
SIGNATURE ON FILE (SOF ) 10/5/;; SIGNATURE ON FILE (SOF)
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2103 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2103 LT A 1 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 8  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Humana
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MEDADVANTAGE
P.O. Box 30272
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84130
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN A. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN A.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
701234567
X 12 18 1924 X
X MEDADVANTAGE
MEDADVANTAGE X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2745 EY A 2 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2760 EY A 2 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 9  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Medadvantage
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NORIDIAN ADMIN SERVICES

P.O. Box 6727
FARGO, ND 58108
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN B. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN B.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
X 12 18 1924 X
X MEDICARE
MEDICARE X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2304 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2304 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2020 A 1 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 10  Sample A Insurance Claim Form—Noridian Admin Services
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P.O. Box 6727
FARGO, ND 58108
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN C. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN C.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
NONE
X 12 18 1924 X
X MEDICARE
MEDICARE X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2715 A 2 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2760 EY A 2 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 11  Sample B Insurance Claim Form—Noridian Admin Services
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P.O. Box 6727
FARGO, ND 58108
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN E. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN E.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
NONE
X 12 18 1924 X
X MEDICARE
MEDICARE X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2203 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2203 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2219 A 2 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2750 EY A 2 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2020 A 1 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 12  Sample C Insurance Claim Form—Noridian Admin Services
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P.O. Box 6727
FARGO, ND 58108
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN F. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN F.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
NONE
X 12 18 1924 X
X MEDICARE
MEDICARE X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2750 EY A 2 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2020 A 1 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 13  Sample D Insurance Claim Form—Noridian Admin Services
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STERLING OPTION 1
P.O. BOX 69314
HARRISBURG, PA 17106-9314
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN D. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN D.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
10001
X 12 18 1924 X
X STERLING OPTION 1
STERLING OPTION 1 X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2307 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2303 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2020 A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2750 EY A 2 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 14  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Sterling Option 1
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SECURE HORIZONS
P.O. BOX 659746
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78246-9746
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN G. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN G.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
NONE
X 12 18 1924 X
X SECURE HORIZONS
SECURE HORIZONS X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2020 A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2200 RT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2203 LT A 1 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 15  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Secure Horizons
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SELECT MED
P.O. BOX 30192
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84130
X IEG4-TE5-MK72
PUBLIC, JOHN I. 12 18 1924 X PUBLIC, JOHN I.
94109 000 987-6543 94109 000 987-6543
NONE
X 12 18 1924 X
X SELECT MED
SELECT MED X
DR. SMITH 1012345678
10
Z96.1 PSEUDOPHAKIA
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 V2599 LT A 1 1234567890
10 05 ;; 10 05 ;; 12 A 1 1234567890
123456789 X X
000 123-4567
1234567890 1234567890
Figure 16  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Select Med
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ASK THE CODING EXPERTS Employees

The Academy’s coding experts provide weekly An ophthalmologist may compensate their employ-
up-to-date answers to frequently asked questions. ees, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and
These carefully researched responses cover federal opticians, for referrals to items sold by the optical
and commercial payers and provide valuable tips on shop. The safe harbor protects any amount paid
how to improve documentation, submit clean claims by an employer to an employee who has a bona
and appropriately maximize reimbursement. Visit fide employment relationship with the employer
Coding News and Expert Advice at for employment in the furnishing of any item or
aao.org/coding to view the most recent FAQs and service for which payment may be made, in whole
submit your questions. or in part, under a governmental health program.
The regulators noted in the comments to the safe
Q. Who is responsible for payment of a Fres-
harbor that the safe harbor permits an employer to
nel prism?
pay an employee in whatever manner they choose
A. It depends upon the payer. Payment is typically for having that employee assist in the solicitation of
the patient’s responsibility. program business.
Q. If a beneficiary still needs post-cataract Independent Contractors/Management Agreements
eyewear following the insertion of a
An ophthalmologist may not compensate an
Presbyopia-correction IOL, will Medicare
ophthalmologist, optometrist, or an optician who
cover the expenses?
is an independent contractor based on referrals to
A. Yes, Section 1861(s)(8) permits payment of items sold by the optical shop that are reimbursable
one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses following by a governmental health program. To meet the
cataract surgery with an insertion of any type of safe harbor for professional service arrangements,
intraocular lens. the agreement with the independent contractor
Q. When are glasses a covered benefit? would have to meet all of the following seven
A. Medicare will cover one pair of glasses after each standards applicable to personal service
cataract is removed. arrangements:
The covered diagnoses are limited to: 1. The arrangement is embodied in a written agree-
ment signed by the parties.
• Z96.1 Pseudophakia
2. The term of the agreement is for not less than
• H27.01–27.03 Aphakia one year.
• Q12.3 Congenital aphakia 3. The agreement covers all of the services the
If the patient has a diagnosis other than these, the agent provides to the principal for the term of
claim may be denied. the agreement and specifies the services to be
Replacement glasses and lenses are noncovered. provided by the agent.
Q. How do we code for aphakic contact lens 4. If the agreement is intended to provide for the
fitting? services of the agent on a periodic, sporadic, or
part-time basis, rather than on a full-time basis
A. CPT code 92311 Prescription of optical and
for the term of the agreement, the agreement
physical characteristics of and fitting of contact lens,
specifies exactly the schedule of the intervals,
with medical supervision of adaptation; corneal lens
their precise length, and the exact charge for the
for aphakia, one eye.
intervals.
CPT code 92312 Corneal lens for aphakia, both eyes.
5. The aggregate services contracted for do not
Remember that the supply of contact lenses may exceed those which are reasonably necessary to
be reported as part of the service—or it may be accomplish the commercially reasonable business
reported separately by using the appropriate supply purposes of the services.
codes such as V2520–V2523.
6. The aggregate compensation paid to the agent
MEETING A SAFE HARBOR UNDER THE over the term of the agreement is set in advance,
ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTE is consistent with fair market value in arms-
length transactions, and is not determined in a
Taken from “Stark Bans on Self-Referrals” manner that takes into account the volume or
Claire H. Topp, Esq., and Dorsey & Whitney LLP value of any referrals or business otherwise gener-
(2001 Dorsey and Whitney LLP) ated between the parties for which payment may
The following arrangements meet a safe harbor be made in whole or in part under the Medicare/
under the Anti-Kickback Statute: Medicaid program.
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7. The services performed under the agreement organizational form recognized by the state in
do not involve the counseling or promotion of which the group practice achieves its legal status.
a business arrangement or other activity that The single legal entity may not be organized or
violates any federal or state law. owned (in whole or in part) by another medical
Similarly, if an ophthalmologist entered into a man- practice that is an operating physician practice
agement agreement for the management of the opti- regardless of whether the medical practice meets
cal shop, the management agreement would have to the conditions for a group practice.
meet the seven requirements described above. Most 2. Physicians. The group practice must have at least
notably, the regulators have indicated that a percent- two ophthalmologists who are members of the
age of net revenues compensation provision does group (whether employees or direct or indirect
not qualify for this safe harbor because the compen- owners).
sation would not be an aggregate amount, fixed in 3. Range of care. Each ophthalmologist who is a
advance, as the safe harbor requires. member of the group (which includes indepen-
Optical Shop Owned by a Solo Practitioner dent contractors) must furnish substantially
An ophthalmologist may receive a dividend pay- the full range of patient care services that the
ment of profit from his or her ownership of a solo ophthalmologist routinely furnishes, including
practice that operates an optical shop, if the follow- medical care, consultation, diagnosis, and treat-
ing two standards are met: ment, through the joint use of shared office space,
facilities, equipment, and personnel.
1. The equity interests in the practice are held by
licensed health care professionals who practice 4. Services furnished by group practice members.
in the practice or group. Substantially all of the patient care services of the
ophthalmologists who are members of the group
2. The equity interests are in the practice or group
(that is, at least 75 percent of the total patient care
itself, and not some subdivision of the practice
services of the group practice members) must be
or group. furnished through the group and billed under
Optical Shop Operated as Part of Group Practice a billing number assigned to the group, and the
An ophthalmologist may receive a dividend pay- amounts received must be treated as receipts of
ment from his or her ownership of a group practice the group.
that operates an optical shop, if, in addition to the 5. Distribution of expenses and income. The over-
two requirements discussed above for solo practi- head expenses of, and income from, the practice
tioners, the practice: must be distributed according to methods that
1. Meets the definition of “group practice” in are determined before the receipt of payment for
Stark II; and the services giving rise to the overhead expenses
2. Is a unified business with centralized decision- or producing the income.
making, pooling of expenses and revenues, and 6. Unified business. The group practice must be
a compensation/profit distribution system that is a unified business having at least the follow-
not based on satellite offices operating substan- ing features: (a) centralized decision-making
tially as if they were separate enterprises or profit by a body representative of the group prac-
centers. tice that maintains effective control over the
Thus, although Phase I of the Stark II regulations group’s assets and liabilities (including, but not
excludes conventional eyeglasses and contact lenses limited to, budgets, compensation, and sala-
provided to Medicare patients furnished after ries); (b) consolidated billing, accounting, and
cataract surgery from the prohibitions of Stark II, financial reporting; and (c) centralized utiliza-
an ophthalmologist owner of a group practice from tion review. Although Phase I of the regulations
which he or she will receive a dividend payment expressly indicates that location and special-
does not qualify for the exception unless his optical ty-based compensation practices are permitted
shop is owned by an entity that qualifies as a “group with respect to revenues derived from services
practice” under Stark II. that are not designated health services and may
be permitted with respect to revenues that are
Specifically, Phase I of the Stark II regulations defines designated health services in limited circum-
a “group practice” based on nine characteristics that stances, the Anti-Kickback Statute safe harbor
are briefly described below: requires that there is a compensation/profit
1. Single legal entity. The group practice must be a distribution system that is not based on satellite
single legal entity formed primarily for the pur- offices operating substantially as if they were
pose of being a physician group practice in any separate enterprises or profit centers.
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7. Volume or value of referrals. No ophthalmologist Medicare- or Medicaid-covered eyeglasses or

who is a member of the group practice directly contact lenses but signs the prescription for the
or indirectly receives compensation based on the eyeglasses or contact lenses, the Phase I regulations
volume or value of referrals by the ophthalmolo- indicate that the regulators will presume that the
gist, except as provided under the special rule for patient received their eyeglasses or contact lenses
productivity bonuses and profit shares (discussed as a result of the ophthalmologist’s referral to that
in 9. below). optical shop. Although the regulators will permit
8. Physician–patient encounters. Members of the an ophthalmologist to rebut that presumption by
group must personally conduct no less than establishing that they mentioned no specific optical
75 percent of the ophthalmologist–patient shop or that the patient was directly referred by
encounters of the group practice. some other independent individual or through an
unrelated entity, it may be difficult to rebut the pre-
9. Special rule for productivity bonuses and profit
sumption if the optical shop where the patient had
shares. An ophthalmologist in a group practice
their prescription filled is located near the ophthal-
may be paid a share of “overall profits” of the
mologist’s office. In addition, state law may require
group or a productivity bonus based on services
that the ophthalmologist disclose their ownership in
that he or she has personally performed, provided
the optical shop.
that the share or bonus is not determined in any
In summary, the new exception created by Phase I
manner that is directly related to the volume or
of the Stark II final regulations to exclude one
value of referrals of designated health services by
pair of conventional eyeglasses and contact lenses
the ophthalmologist. A share of the “overall prof-
furnished after cataract surgery gives ophthalmol-
its” means the group’s entire profits derived from
ogists more flexibility regarding the operation of
designated health services payable by Medicare or
their optical shop; however, group practices owned
Medicaid or the profits derived from designated
by for-profit corporations will still need to comply
health services payable by Medicare or Medic-
with the definition of “group practice” found in the
aid of any component of the group practice that
Stark II regulations described above if they want
consists of at least five ophthalmologists. Com-
certainty that they fall within the Stark II exception.
pensation is not directly related to the volume or
In addition to “prosthetics, orthotics, and
value of referrals of designated health services by
prosthetic devices,” Stark II applies to ten other
the ophthalmologist if the revenues derived from
designated health services including inpatient or
designated health services constitute less than
outpatient hospital services, clinical laboratory
5 percent of the group practice’s total revenues,
services, and radiology and certain other imaging
and the allocated portion of those revenues
services. Phase I of the Stark II final regulations
to each ophthalmologist in the group practice
clarifies that the term “designated health services”
constitutes 5 percent or less of his or her total
does not include services that are reimbursed by
compensation from the group.
Medicare as part of a composite rate, for exam-
Ophthalmologist/Group Practice Ownership of ple, ambulatory surgical center services. Further,
Separately Incorporated Optical Shops although Stark II applies to IOLs implanted in a
The safe harbor discussed above, which protects an hospital, Phase I clarified that Stark II does not
ophthalmologist’s ownership of a group practice, apply to intraocular lenses implanted in an ambula-
including an optical shop operated as part of the tory surgical center on the grounds that the payment
group practice, expressly does not protect invest- for IOLs is fixed when implanted in an ambulatory
ments made by members of a group practice jointly surgical center because it is covered under the
in separately incorporated optical shops or other fixed ambulatory surgical center payment rate. The
separate entities. Furthermore, an ophthalmologist’s exception is for IOLs furnished by the referring
or group practice’s ownership of a separately incor- ophthalmologist or a member of the referring oph-
porated optical shop does not meet any safe harbor. thalmologist’s group practice in a Medicare-certified
Although a failure to meet a safe harbor does not ASC with which the referring ophthalmologist has
necessarily mean that the arrangement violates a financial relationship provided that (1) the IOL is
the Anti-Kickback Statute, such failure does raise implanted in the patient during a surgical proce-
uncertainty as to whether the arrangement does not dure performed in the same ASC where the IOL is
violate the Anti-Kickback Statute and thus whether furnished; (2) the arrangement for the furnishing of
the arrangement is excluded from Stark II. the IOL does not violate the Anti-Kickback Stat-
It is worth noting that where an ophthalmologist ute; and (3) billing and claims submission for the
does not expressly refer the patient to the optical IOLs complies with all federal and state laws and
shop from which the patient ultimately receives regulations.
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VALIDITY OF ORDERS
Optical suppliers must maintain documentation that proves authenticity and validity of orders, as well as
claims for seven years. Medicare may review orders for validity during an onsite inspection and will accept
the following forms of proof:
• An original documents (handwritten in ink)
• A photo copy
• A faxed image
• Electronically maintained document
Patients must sign an acknowledgment indicating they have received:
● A copy of the completed ABN form (if applicable)
● A copy of Medicare supplier standards
● Their eyeglasses.
Address Phone #
City, State, & Zip Work # Notes

DOB M / F Optician Contact
Date Dr. # Lab Acct. #
2020 Frame
Lens - OD
Lens - OS
2760 SRC
Tint
2750 AR
Fed. I.D. # 2755 UV
Right Other
Left Other
Other
Lion’s Club Auth. Ckd By Medicaid

File Ins. Disp. By
Total CA CK BC
Date Paid C&R
Delivery Date CA CK BC Bal. C&R
ABN ❑ Supplier Standards ❑ I acknowledge receipt of the eyeglasses described above.
Received Received
Date Date
Figure 17  Validity of Orders
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LEARN TO CODE

American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives®

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© 2020 American Academy of Ophthalmology

All rights reserved. No part of this publication

CPT® is a trademark of the American Medical

Reviewed and revised Nov. 2019

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INTRODUCTION For up-to-date information, visit www.cms.gov/

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Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW:

Form CMS-R-131 (Exp. 03/2020) Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0566

Figure 1 Sample ABN (English)

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Lo que usted necesita hacer ahora:

En esta notificación se da a conocer nuestra opinión, no la de Medicare. Si tiene otras preguntas

Formulario CMS-R-131 (Exp. 03/2020) Formulario aprobado OMB No 0938-0566

Figure 2 Sample ABN (Spanish)

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Eyeglasses are covered even though the surgical Frames

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necessary in order to determine the amounts due /medicare-coverage-database/details/article-details​

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Level I CPT Codes From CPT Assistant Archive—Coding for

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Optical Company, LLC

Patient Name: ______________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________

Delivery Date: ______________________________ Optician: ____________________________________

METHOD OF DELIVERY – SELECT ONE:

Figure 3 Sample Proof of Delivery

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Optical Company, LLC

CARE OF LENSES AND FRAMES:

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROTOCOL:

Figure 3 Sample Proof of Delivery (continued)

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Optical Company, LLC

Patient Name: _________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________________

3. What is the delivery address:

4. What is the Optical Company Invoice Number? ___________________________________________________

Figure 4 Sample Proof of Delivery for Shipping Glasses to Beneficiary

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Optical Company, LLC

Patient Name: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________

3. What is the Optical Company Invoice Number? _________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________

Name of Optician Delivering Items to Nursing Facility: _______________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Figure 5 Sample Proof of Delivery to a Nursing Home

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Optical Company, LLC

Medicare Patient Non-Covered

V2025 GA Deluxe Frame

Figure 1  Sample ABN (English)

Figure 2  Sample ABN (Spanish)

necessary in order to determine the amounts due /medicare-coverage-database/details/article-details

Patient Name: __________________________ Date of Birth: _

Delivery Date: Optician: ______

Figure 3  Sample Proof of Delivery

Figure 3  Sample Proof of Delivery (continued)

Patient Name: _____________ Date of Birth: _

Figure 4  Sample Proof of Delivery for Shipping Glasses to Beneficiary

Patient Name: ______________ Date of Birth:

Title: ______ Date: _

Signature: _________________________ Date: _

Figure 5  Sample Proof of Delivery to a Nursing Home

V_ KXRT Right Lens Surgery Date: ____

V_ KXLT Left Lens Surgery Date: ___

Figure 6  Sample Optical DMERC Router

Figure 7  Sample Insurance Claim Form

Figure 8  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Humana

Figure 9  Sample Insurance Claim Form—Medadvantage

Figure 10  Sample A Insurance Claim Form—Noridian Admin Services

Figure 11  Sample B Insurance Claim Form—Noridian Admin Services