AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 10 (October)
Radiology (October 2003)
October 2003 page 10b Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Radiology, 76516, 76519 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for an A-Scan water bath? AMA Comment If this procedure is performed to measure axial length in preparation for cataract surgery, then code 76516, Ophthalmic biometry by ultrasound echography, A-scan, would be reported if no calculations are provided. If intraocular lens power calculations are provided, then code 76519, Ophthalmic biometry by ultrasound echography, A-scan; with intraocular lens power calculation, would be reported. Radiology (October 2003). CPT® Assistant. 2003; October 2003 page 10b ...
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