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Attention Providers of Ocular Procedure Codes: Service Limitations Updated for Some Eye Examinations

Nevada Medicaid·NV · Ophthalmology, Optometry·Provider Announcement
Effective date
Dec 16, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Nevada Medicaid has updated service limitations for 5 eye examination codes (92020, 92060, 92081, 92082, 92083) to allow only 3 times per rolling 12 months for physicians, APRNs, optometrists, and physician assistants. Claims exceeding this limit will deny with error code 5552, and prior authorization is still required for recipients aged 21 and older after the limit is exceeded.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must update system to track frequency limits for CPT codes 92020, 92060, 92081, 92082, and 92083 - maximum 3 times per rolling 12 months for Nevada Medicaid patients. Configure system to flag error code 5552 when limits are exceeded. Train staff to obtain prior authorization for patients aged 21+ when service limits are reached. Update encounter forms to remind providers of frequency restrictions.

Affected Billing Codes

92020
92060
92081
92082
92083