CPT Codes Retiring December 31, 2024
This section lists the eyecare-related CPT codes that will no longer be accepted for procedures after December 31, 2024.
While AMA has proposed new telehealth codes, Medicare has not yet adopted them. VSP will continue to accept the following telehealth codes for established patients: 99421–99423.
Check with your insurance carriers to determine which telehealth codes they are accepting.
| Retired Code | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 99441 | Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5–10 minutes of medical discussion. | |
| 99442 | Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 11–20 minutes of medical discussion | |
| 99443 | Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 21–30 minutes of medical discussion |