Section IV of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

question 23

True/False

Section IV of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting contains information regarding outpatient coding.

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Definitions:

Hyperopia

A vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects, often referred to as farsightedness.

Farsightedness

A common vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than close ones, also known as hyperopia.

Tonometer

An instrument used to measure the pressure inside the eye, important for diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma.

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, critical for maintaining eye shape and proper vision; abnormalities can indicate glaucoma.