How To Use CPT Code 92340

CPT 92340 describes the process of fitting monofocal eyeglasses, excluding cases of aphakia (absence of the crystalline lens after cataract surgery). This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.

1. What is CPT Code 92340?

CPT 92340 can be used to describe the fitting of monofocal eyeglasses, excluding cases of aphakia. This code encompasses the measurement of anatomical facial characteristics, the creation of laboratory specifications, and the final adjustment of the spectacles to align with the patient’s visual axes and anatomical topography. It is important to note that the supply of materials is a separate service and not included in the fitting of spectacles.

2. Official Description

The official description of CPT code 92340 is: ‘Fitting of spectacles, except for aphakia; monofocal.’

3. Procedure

1. The fitting process begins with the measurement of anatomical facial characteristics to ensure the proper fit of the eyeglasses.
2. Based on these measurements, laboratory specifications are written to guide the creation of the spectacles.
3. Once the spectacles are ready, the healthcare professional performs the final adjustment to align them with the patient’s visual axes and anatomical topography.

4. Qualifying circumstances

CPT 92340 is applicable when fitting monofocal eyeglasses, excluding cases of aphakia. It is important to note that aphakia refers to the absence of the crystalline lens after cataract surgery. The fitting process involves the measurement of anatomical facial characteristics, the writing of laboratory specifications, and the final adjustment of the spectacles to align with the patient’s visual axes and anatomical topography.

5. When to use CPT code 92340

CPT code 92340 should be used when fitting monofocal eyeglasses, excluding cases of aphakia. It is important to ensure that the fitting process includes the measurement of anatomical facial characteristics, the writing of laboratory specifications, and the final adjustment of the spectacles to align with the patient’s visual axes and anatomical topography.

6. Documentation requirements

To support a claim for CPT 92340, the healthcare professional must document the following information:

• Patient’s need for monofocal eyeglasses fitting
• Measurement of anatomical facial characteristics
• Laboratory specifications written for the spectacles
• Date and details of the final adjustment process

7. Billing guidelines

When billing for CPT 92340, ensure that the fitting process involves monofocal eyeglasses, excluding cases of aphakia. It is important to note that the supply of materials is not included in this code and should be billed separately. There are no specific guidelines regarding reporting CPT 92340 with other codes.

8. Historical information

CPT 92340 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 1990. There have been no updates or changes to the code since its addition.

9. Examples

1. A healthcare professional fitting monofocal eyeglasses for a patient with nearsightedness.
2. A optometrist performing the fitting process for a patient with farsightedness.
3. A ophthalmologist adjusting the spectacles for a patient with astigmatism.
4. A optician measuring the anatomical facial characteristics for a patient with presbyopia.
5. A healthcare professional fitting monofocal eyeglasses for a patient with myopia.
6. A optometrist performing the fitting process for a patient with hyperopia.
7. A ophthalmologist adjusting the spectacles for a patient with astigmatism and presbyopia.
8. A optician measuring the anatomical facial characteristics for a patient with myopia and hyperopia.
9. A healthcare professional fitting monofocal eyeglasses for a patient with astigmatism and presbyopia.
10. A optometrist performing the fitting process for a patient with myopia and hyperopia.