corneal ulcer - a potentially sight threatening lesion on the surface of the cornea usually caused
by infection or injury
an a-scan is a piece of equipment used to - measure the length of the eye to assist in calculation
the power of intraocular lens of cataract surgery
(CCI) correct coding initiative bundling is used by providers to - identify codes that can be billed
together on the same day
a non-exempt employee is paid - an hourly wadge
a phaco instrument is used during what - cataract surgery
a spill kit contains - biohazard bag, absorbent pads, cleaning agents
a subconjunctival hemorrhage can be caused by - trauma, cough or sneeze
ABN - must be signed when a provider believes that a normally covered service might not be
covered under certain circumstances
abnormal growth of retinal blood vessels due to diabetes - diabetic retinopathy
accommodation and aqueous production are a function of the - ciliary body
administration department - coordinates business function as well as staff oversight and
management
, alkalis that can cause eye burns are - lye, concrete, and lawn fertilizer
allows for viewing of the appearance of retinal blood vesseles as dye injected into the pt's arm flows
through the blood vessels - fluorescein angiography
"family of codes" in CMS grace period guidence - any 3 character catagory
an auto refactor is used to - help determine eyeglasses prescription
an exempt employee is paid - salary
an eyecare professional licensed to fabricate and dispense eyeglasses is an - optician
an eyecare provider licensed to diagnose and treat diseases of the eye and to preform surgery -
ophthalmologist
an eyecare provider licensed to diagnose and treat diseases of the eye but unable to preform surgery -
optometrist
area in retina that represents the physiologic blind spot is - optic nerve
area susceptible to blunt trauma of the orbit is - orbital floor
before billing a medicare pt, the provider must have a pt authorization or assignment of benefits form
signed by the pt to - inform medicare that the dr has the right to bill for covered services
BID - twice a day