AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 117

A new patient presents to the ophthalmologist with a complaint of visual disturbances and decreased vision for one month. He has blind spots in his peripheral visual field. A comprehensive medical eye exam is performed, in addition to fundus photography and an extended visual field examination. The interpretation and report are in the medical record. Final diagnosis is primary open angle glaucoma, mild stage in both eyes.
What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Answer options

• A. 92004, 92250, 92081, H40.1111, H40.1121
• B. 92002, 92250, 92083, H40.1111, H40.1121
• C. 92004, 92250, 92083, H40.1131
• D. 92002, 92250, 92082, H40.1131

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it includes the appropriate CPT® codes for the comprehensive eye exam and the visual field test, along with the correct ICD-10-CM code for mild stage primary open angle glaucoma. Options A and B include incorrect CPT® codes or ICD-10-CM codes, while option D uses an incorrect CPT® code for the level of service provided.