New codes added 7/1/2017, effective 10/1/2017

207WX0109X
 

Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Ophthalmology was added:

Neuro-ophthalmology
A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.

Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org


207WX0110X
 

Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Ophthalmology was added:

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org