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A931
A931 – Optometrist-requested assessment for uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases
OHIP Consultations and Visits Code — CONSULTATIONS AND VISITS · Schedule of Benefits
Optometrist-requested assessment for uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases is an assessment in which the ophthalmologist provides all the elements of an Optometrist-Requested Assessment (A253) for a patient with a uveitis, ocular inflammatory or orbital inflammatory disorder.
Referral requiredFrom: Optometrist
Must be provided upon the written request of an optometrist because of the complex, obscure, or serious nature of the patient’s problem.
Urgent or emergency requests may be initiated verbally but must be documented in writing.
The ophthalmologist must submit findings, opinions, and recommendations in writing to both the optometrist and the patient’s primary care physician or nurse practitioner (if applicable).
The written request from the optometrist must be retained on the patient’s permanent medical record.
The following must be documented as part of the examination: a. Dilated examination of the fundus; and b. Analysis of laboratory testing, radiological and ocular imaging studies performed for investigation of the patient’s ocular inflammatory disease.
Usage limits
Limited to one per patient, per physician, per 24 month period.
In circumstances where an ophthalmologist with fellowship training in uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases renders an assessment service to a patient who is not referred for an assessment for a uveitis, ocular or orbital inflammatory disorder or, where the patient does not have a uveitis, ocular or orbital inflammatory disorder, see general listings.
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