Codes for ophthalmologic services include attention to both eyes. If only one eye is addressed by the physician, you should include modifier ________ with the code.

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Modifier 52 is used to indicate a reduced service, meaning that the service provided was less than what was originally described by the CPT code. In the context of ophthalmologic services, if only one eye is addressed when the code assumes services to both eyes, modifier 52 would be appropriate to signify that the service was reduced.

Codes for Ophthalmologic Services Include Attention to Both Eyes