On the doctor hand-off form, the code 92014 corresponds to which eye examination?

• A. Pediatric exam
• B. New patient exam
• C. Comprehensive eye exam for an existing patient
• D. Contact lens exam

Answer: (C)

In ophthalmology coding, the 920xx series distinguishes whether the patient is new or established and how thorough the exam is. The code 92014 is used for a comprehensive ophthalmological examination for an established patient, meaning the patient has an ongoing relationship with the clinician and the visit involves a full, detailed exam with eye health evaluation and management decisions. That’s why it represents a comprehensive eye exam for an existing patient on the hand-off form. The other options don’t fit because a new patient exam uses a different code, pediatric exams are coded differently, and a contact lens exam is a separate service focused on fitting or evaluating lenses rather than a full comprehensive exam for someone already treated by the doctor.