CPT® Code 92065

Orthoptic training, as defined by CPT® Code 92065, involves individualized sessions aimed at enhancing the function of the eye muscles. This training is typically conducted by a physician or another qualified healthcare professional who prescribes specific exercises designed to improve visual tracking and address various ocular issues. Common conditions that may necessitate orthoptic training include amblyopia, which is characterized by reduced vision in one eye due to abnormal visual development, and strabismus, a condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other. Additionally, orthoptic training is beneficial for patients with defects in binocular vision, such as convergence insufficiency, where the eyes struggle to turn inward when focusing on nearby objects, and convergence excess, which is the opposite condition. The physician evaluates the patient's needs and determines the most suitable eye exercises, providing training to ensure the patient can effectively perform the therapy. A diverse range of techniques and tools may be utilized during these sessions, including prisms, pencil push-ups, specially tinted lenses, color cards, penlights, mirrors, video games, and tracing pictures. While some aspects of the visual therapy may take place in the office setting, patients may also be assigned exercises to practice at home. It is important to report CPT® Code 92065 when the training is conducted by a physician or qualified professional, whereas CPT® Code 92066 should be used when the training is performed under their supervision.