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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Ophthalmology Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $18.71 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 92227 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $15.43 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 92227 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 92227 by major payers:

$20.81

$16.56

$17.93

$33.92
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Cyril Appiagyei
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Sulaiman Farooqui
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
Duke Ruktanonchai
Scott & White Clinic
Majed Dalloul
Saint Anthony Health Affiliates
Sherrie Levy
Carle Health Care Incorporated
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 92227 vs. Other Ophthalmology Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 92227 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Ophthalmology Services and Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 92227 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 92227-CPT | Low | Screening For Retina Disease, An Eye Scan To Check For Disease Of The Retina (Part Of The Eye That Helps Create Images). The Scan Is Used Often To Check For Eyesight Problems Related To Diabetes (Diabetic Retinopathy). |
| 92228-CPT | Low | Scan To Monitor Eye Disease, A Scan Given Periodically To Assess Health Of The Eyes After A Disease Affecting The Retina (Diabetic Retinopathy) Has Been Diagnosed. The Retina Helps The Eyes To Create Images. |
| 92229-CPT | Low | Screening For Retina Disease, An Eye Scan To Check For Disease Of The Retina (Part Of The Eye That Helps Create Images). The Scan Is Used Often To Check For Eyesight Problems Related To Diabetes (Diabetic Retinopathy). |
| 92235-CPT | Low | X-Ray Of Eye Blood Vessels, Examination And X-Ray Of The Inside Of Blood Vessels In The Eye. Dye Makes The Area Of Interest Easier To See. The Procedure Is Used To Evaluate Problems With The Retina. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 92227. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 92227 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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