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Changes in Billing Policy for Vision Examination Code and Additional Dispensing Fee Code for Bifocals

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Optometry, Ophthalmology·Provider Notice
Effective date
Apr 15, 2008
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Vision examination billing changes: Stop using modifier 22 with CPT 92015 for full optometric exams immediately. Instead, bill CPT 92015 with appropriate E&M codes or use ophthalmology codes 92002-92014. New CPT 92341 added for bifocal dispensing fees.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Stop billing modifier 22 with CPT 92015. Update billing system to require CPT 92015 with appropriate E&M codes OR use codes 92002-92014 for full optometric exams. Add CPT 92341 for bifocal dispensing fees on HFS 1443 forms. Train staff on new code combinations and update encounter forms.

Affected Billing Codes

92015
92002
92014
92341
92340
92370