Rule 20:50 OPTOMETRY
Rule 20:50:01 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 20:50:01
DEFINITIONS
Section
20:50:01:01 Definitions.
Rule 20:50:01:01 Definitions.
20:50:01:01. Definitions. Words defined in SDCL 36-7 have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition the following words mean:
(1) "Board," the
State Board of Examiners in Optometry of the state of South Dakota as provided
for in SDCL 36-7-3 and 36-7-3.1; and
(2) "Practice,"
the practice of optometry as defined by SDCL 36-7-1.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-1.
Rule 20:50:02:01 Time of examinations.
20:50:02:01. Time
of examinations. The examinations for South Dakota state law and
ethics shall be given upon request by an applicant.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66,
effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 31 SDR
101, effective January 19, 2005; 39 SDR 127, effective January 21, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(1), 36-7-15.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-11, 36-7-12.
Rule 20:50:02:02 Filing of applications for examination.
20:50:02:02. Filing of applications for examination.
Applications for the right to take examinations shall be filed in the office of
the secretary of the board upon forms to be furnished by the board.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-11, 36-7-12.
Rule 20:50:02:03 Repealed.
20:50:02:03. Requirements of application for admission to
practice examination fees.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November
10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:02:03.01 Examination fees.
20:50:02:03.01. Examination
fees. The application fee for taking the initial examination, which
includes the state law and ethics examination, is $175. An additional amount of
$25 shall be paid upon the issuance of a certificate.
Source: 12 SDR 78, effective November 10,
1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective
October 20, 1986; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19, 2005; 39 SDR 127, effective
January 21, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-7-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-12.
Rule 20:50:02:04 Examination subjects -- Admission to practice.
20:50:02:04. Examination subjects -- Admission to practice.
The examination for admission to practice, which may be either written or oral,
or both, shall cover subjects including but not limited to theoretical optics;
visual science I; visual science II; ocular anatomy; ocular pathology; theory
and practice of optometry; opthalmic optics; public
health, community optometry, and optometric jurisprudence; ocular pharmacology
and treatment; practical examination, diagnosis, and treatment; and South
Dakota optometry law and ethics.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR
44, effective October 20, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-11.
Rule 20:50:02:04.01 Repealed.
20:50:02:04.01. Examination
subjects -- Topical pharmaceutical agents. Repealed.
Source: 6 SDR 66, effective January 8,
1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 39 SDR 127,
effective January 21, 2013.
Rule 20:50:02:04.02 Repealed.
20:50:02:04.02. Examination fees -- Topical pharmaceutical
agents.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12
SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 31 SDR 101, effective
January 19, 2005.
Rule 20:50:02:04.03 Endorsement certification.
20:50:02:04.03. Endorsement certification An applicant for
licensure by endorsement must submit the application form and fee of $175 and
meet all of the following conditions:
(1) Be licensed in good
standing to practice optometry in a state or territory under U.S. jurisdiction
that required passage of a written, entry-level examination at the time of
initial licensure;
(2) Be licensed at the
highest level of prescriptive authority possible in that jurisdiction;
(3) Have been actively
engaged in the practice of optometry, including the use of therapeutic
pharmaceutical agents, for at least five consecutive years
immediately preceding making application under this section;
(4) Have submitted directly
to the board all transcripts, reports, or other information the board requires;
and
(5) Pass the written
examination regarding the optometry laws and administrative rules governing
optometrists in the state.
The candidate must request any
optometry licensing agency of any U.S. jurisdiction in which the applicant is
licensed or has ever been licensed to practice optometry to provide reports
directly to the board describing current standing and any past or pending
actions taken with respect to the applicant's authority to practice optometry
in those jurisdictions, including such actions as investigations, entering into
consent agreements, suspensions, revocations, and refusals to issue or renew a
license. Any application received from an optometrist who has been sanctioned
by revocation of license by another optometric licensing jurisdiction shall be
reviewed on a case by case basis by the board.
The board retains the authority to
require additional education, testing, or training prior to granting licensure
under SDCL 36-7-13 when the competency of any applicant is in question. Any applicant who has previously been denied a license by the board shall apply for and meet all initial licensure requirements.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12
SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 21 SDR 35, effective August 30,
1994; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19, 2005; 32 SDR 225, effective July 5,
2006; 34 SDR 323, effective July 2, 2008.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-13, 36-7-15(3), 36-7-15.1, 36-7-15.2, 36-7-15.3, 36-7-31.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-13, 36-7-15.1, 36-7-15.2, 36-7-15.3, 36-7-31.
Cross-Reference:
Passing grade, § 20:50:02:06.01.
Rule 20:50:02:04.04 Minimum educational requirements -- Pharmaceutical agents.
20:50:02:04.04. Minimum educational requirements --
Pharmaceutical agents. For the purpose of fulfilling the minimum
educational requirements set forth in SDCL 36-7-15.1 the board may approve prior classroom and clinical experience hours dealing with diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Clinical experience must be hours in the office or clinic of a licensed ophthalmologist or an optometrist certified to prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in South Dakota.
Source:
13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19, 2005.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.1.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15.1.
Rule 20:50:02:04.05 Repealed.
20:50:02:04.05. Certification
requirements -- Pharmaceutical agents. Repealed.
Source: 15 SDR 40, effective September 13,
1988; 17 SDR 199, effective June 30, 1991; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19,
2005; repealed, 39 SDR 127, effective January 21, 2013.
Rule 20:50:02:04.06 Repealed.
20:50:02:04.06. Certification
requirements -- Glaucoma and ocular hypertension -- Approved institutions.
Repealed.
Source: 20 SDR 209, effective July 1, 1994;
repealed, 39 SDR 127, effective January 21, 2013.
Rule 20:50:02:05 Transferred.
20:50:02:05. Transferred to § 20:50:02:06.01.
Rule 20:50:02:06 National Board of Examiners test required.
20:50:02:06. National Board of Examiners test required.
Satisfactory passing of examinations as certified by the National Board of
Examiners in Optometry in any of the subjects required by § 20:50:02:04
and satisfactory passing of the national pharmacology test is required. The
board may require all candidates to take additional tests on any subjects
listed in § 20:50:02:04, including the National Board of Clinical Skills
examination. Candidates' applications shall show when they took the national board
examinations and the subjects covered. The examinations must have been passed
within the five years before the date of South Dakota licensure.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986; 17 SDR 199, effective
June 30, 1991.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-12, 36-7-12.1.
Rule 20:50:02:06.01 Passing grade.
20:50:02:06.01. Passing grade. The board may accept
certification of a passing examination grade of an examination administered by
a national board as evidence of an applicant having satisfied the requirements
of § 20:50:02:06. On any examination administered by the board, a minimum
grade of 75 percent in each subject must be achieved.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from §20:50:02:05,
17 SDR 199, effective June 30, 1991.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15, 36-7-15.1.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-11, 36-7-12, 36-7-12.1, 36-7-15.2, 36-7-15.3.
Rule 20:50:02:07 Certificate of registration.
20:50:02:07. Certificate of registration. After a
candidate has successfully passed the examination, the certificate of
registration for admission to practice shall not be issued until the candidate
has secured and equipped an office within the state of South Dakota meeting the
minimum requirements of § 20:50:06:01 or has arranged a bona fide
association with a registered optometrist licensed under the laws of the state
of South Dakota who has an office meeting those requirements. The certificate of
registration shall not be issued as a result of the examination unless the
requirements of all sections of this article are met within one year from the
date the candidate was notified of passing the examination. This section does
not apply when the candidate is in or entering the military or other
governmental service.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-12.
Cross-Reference:
Inspection of office, § 20:50:06:02.
Rule 20:50:02:08 Annual renewal fees.
20:50:02:08. Annual renewal fees. The annual renewal fee
for licensed optometrists is $225 if paid by the first day of October of each
year. The additional fee for reinstatement after a default, pursuant to SDCL 36-7-20, is $100.
Source:
12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July
1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986; 31 SDR 101, effective January
19, 2005; 32 SDR 225, effective July 5, 2006.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-20.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-20.
Rule 20:50:03 OPTOMETRIC SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 20:50:03
OPTOMETRIC SCHOOLS
Section
20:50:03:01 Recognized
optometric schools or colleges.
Rule 20:50:03:01 Recognized optometric schools or colleges.
20:50:03:01. Recognized optometric schools or colleges.
The optometric schools or colleges referred to in SDCL 36-7-11(4) are those optometric schools or colleges certified by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association as approved optometric schools or colleges as of June, 1985. Any schools or colleges certified after that date which meet the standards of certification in existence on June, 1985, may apply to the board for approval. Upon request, the board will provide a current list of approved institutions and curriculum as defined in SDCL 36-7-11(4) and 36-7-15.2.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15, 36-7-15.2.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-11, 36-7-15.2.
References:
List of Accredited Optometric Educational Programs, June, 1985, Council on
Optometric Education, American Optometric Association. Copies may be obtained
from the Council on Optometric Education, American Optometric Association, 243
North Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63141; no cost for list.
Rule 20:50:04 CODE OF ETHICS
Rule 20:50:04:01 Confidential communications.
20:50:04:01. Confidential communications. All information
received from the patient in the course of treatment shall be treated as a
privileged communication and held inviolate.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:02 Advising patient.
20:50:04:02. Advising patient. If, during the course of
an examination of a patient, an optometrist discovers a health condition that
should have care by persons outside the field of optometry, the optometrist
shall so advise the patient.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:03 Serving as optician prohibited.
20:50:04:03. Serving as optician prohibited. Optometrists
shall not in any manner publicize themselves as or hold themselves forth as
opticians.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:04 Maintenance of office.
20:50:04:04. Maintenance of office. An office maintained
for practice of optometry must be clean and sanitary. The office must be
exclusive of any other business and must be physically disconnected from any
commercial business or influence in the same building by use of
floor-to-ceiling wall separations and a separate front entrance to the outside
or to common hallways.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 21 SDR
35, effective August 30, 1994.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15, 36-7-17.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:05 Use of word "doctor."
20:50:04:05. Use of word "doctor." No
optometrist, when using the title of "doctor" in advertising, may
qualify it in any way other than by the use of the word
"optometrist." When not using the title, optometrists may use after
their names the letters "O.D." or the word
"optometrist," or both. Approved listings include Dr. John Doe,
Optometrist; John Doe, O.D., Optometrist; John Doe,
Optometrist; and John Doe, O.D.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:05.01 Repealed.
20:50:04:05.01. Conspicuous sign for optometrists certified to
prescribe therapeutic drugs.Repealed.
Source:
13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986; repealed, 31 SDR 101, effective January
19, 2005.
Rule 20:50:04:06 Optometrist to write and release prescription -- Requests for medical records.
20:50:04:06. Optometrist to write and release prescription --
Requests for medical records. If a patient for whom an optometrist has
prescribed spectacle lenses so requests, the optometrist shall write out the
prescription and deliver a copy of it to the patient. Requests for medical
records are governed by SDCL 36-2-16.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective
November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR
155, effective July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-15(3), 36-7-19.
Rule 20:50:04:07 Claims of superiority.
20:50:04:07. Claims of superiority. Optometrists may not
claim to have superior qualifications or to be superior to other similarly
certified optometrists as to the equipment available for use in their practice
or as to the quality of service they are able to render to their patients. An
optometrist certified to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents may,
however, indicate such qualifications.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January
8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155,
effective July 1, 1986; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19, 2005.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:08 Repealed.
20:50:04:08. Use of office for advertising.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:04:09 Division of fees -- Payments to employees..
20:50:04:09. Division of fees -- Payments to employees. An
optometrist may not directly or indirectly divide, share, split, or allocate a
fee for optometric services or materials with a layperson, firm, or
corporation, or another optometrist or licensed medical practitioner except on
the basis of a division of service or responsibility. This section does not
prohibit any of the following:
(1) An optometrist from
paying an employee in the regular course of employment;
(2) A practice established
under the terms of SDCL chapter 47-11B; or
(3) An optometrist from
being employed on a salary, with or without a bonus arrangement, by an
optometrist or licensed medical practitioner, regardless of the amount of
supervision exerted by the employer over the office in which the employee
works. However, this bonus arrangement may not be based on the business or
income of an optical company.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78,
effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 32
SDR 129, effective January 31, 2006.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:10 Repealed.
20:50:04:10. Fees based on services rendered.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:04:11 Improper relationships.
20:50:04:11. Improper relationships. To ensure that the
services provided by an optometrist to a patient are based solely on the
optometrist's professional judgment and not influenced by other business
considerations, the following business relationships are prohibited:
(1) An office rental,
lease, or office space-sharing arrangement which by virtue of location causes the
optometrist to be in violation of SDCL 36-7-17 by being directly employed by or connected with another person or entity other than an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other licensed healing arts professional or in which the optometrist's office, location, or place of practice is owned, operated, supervised, staffed, directed, or attended by any other person, corporation, or entity not licensed to practice optometry, ophthalmology, or other healing arts in the state of South Dakota; and
(2) An arrangement or
agreement, express or implied, with any firm, business, corporation, person, or
other entity not licensed to practice optometry in this state which would
interfere with the optometrist's independent ability to provide professional
care for patients without outside influence.
Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit a practice established under the terms of SDCL chapter 47-11B or affect referrals between persons authorized to practice medicine or optometry in the state of South Dakota.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78,
effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 21
SDR 35, effective August 30, 1994; 32 SDR 129, effective January 31, 2006.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15, 36-7-17, 36-7-25.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Rule 20:50:04:12 Scope of practice -- Procedural codes.
20:50:04:12. Scope of practice -- Procedural codes. A
licensed optometrist may perform the optometric clinical procedures listed in
Appendix A.
Source:
32 SDR 225, effective July 5, 2006.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-1, 36-7-15.
Rule 20:50:04:0A Procedural Code List.
DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH
OPTOMETRY
PROCEDURAL
CODES LIST
Chapter
20:50:04
APPENDIX
A
SEE:
§ 20:50:04:12
Source:
32 SDR 225, effective July 5, 2006; 34 SDR 101, effective October 18, 2007; 36
SDR 44, effective September 30, 2009; 39 SDR 127, effective January 21, 2013.
APPENDIX A
Optometric Clinical
Procedures Approved by South Dakota Board of Optometry
(Within this
Appendix, the word "Physician(s)" refers to Optometrist(s))
|
CPT Code
|
Description of Clinical Procedure
|
Notes/Comments
|
|
11200
|
Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags,
any area; up to and including 15 lesions.
|
|
|
11201
|
Each additional ten lesions (list separately in
addition to code for primary procedure).
|
|
|
17250
|
Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (proud
flesh, sinus or fistula).
|
|
|
65205
|
Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival
superficial.
|
|
|
65210
|
Removal of foreign body, external eye; conjunctival
embedded (includes concretions), subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating.
|
|
|
65220
|
Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal,
without slit lamp.
|
|
|
65222
|
Removal of foreign body, external eye; corneal, with
slit lamp.
|
|
|
65275
|
Repair of laceration; cornea, nonperforating, with
or without removal foreign body.
|
|
|
65430
|
Scraping of cornea, diagnostic, for smear and/or
culture.
|
|
|
65435
|
Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without
chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage).
|
|
|
65600
|
Multiple punctures of anterior cornea (e.g., for
corneal erosion, tattoo).
|
|
|
66999
|
Unlisted procedure, anterior segment of eye.
|
|
|
67820
|
Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps
only.
|
|
|
67850
|
Destruction of lesion of lid margin (up to 1 cm).
|
|
|
67938
|
Removal of embedded foreign body, eyelid.
|
|
|
68020
|
Incision of conjunctiva, drainage of cyst.
|
|
|
68136
|
Destruction of lesion, conjunctiva.
|
|
|
68040
|
Expression of conjunctival follicles (e.g., for
trachoma).
|
|
|
68761
|
Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each.
|
|
|
68801
|
Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without
irrigation.
|
|
|
68810
|
Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without
irrigation.
|
|
|
68840
|
Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without
irrigation.
|
|
|
76511
|
Ophthalmic ultrasound, echography, diagnostic;
A-scan only, with amplitude quantification.
|
|
|
76512
|
Ophthalmic ultrasound, echography, diagnostic;
contact B-scan (with or without simultaneous A-scan).
|
|
|
76514
|
Ophthalmic ultrasound, echography, diagnostic;
corneal pachymetry unilateral or bilateral (determination of corneal
thickness).
|
|
|
76516
|
Ophthalmic biometry by ultrasound echography,
A-scan.
|
|
|
76519
|
Ophthalmic biometry by ultrasound echography,
A-scan; with intraocular lens power calculation.
|
|
|
76529
|
Ophthalmic ultrasonic foreign body localization.
|
|
|
82785
|
Ige (allergy) tear film test.
|
|
|
83520
|
Unlisted tear immunoassay, e.g., lactoferrin.
|
|
|
92002
|
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and
evaluation with initiation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate,
new patient.
|
|
|
92004
|
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and
evaluation with initiation of diagnostic and treatment program;
comprehensive, new patient, one or more visits.
|
|
|
92012
|
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and
evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment
program; intermediate, established patient.
|
|
|
92014
|
Ophthalmological services: medical examination and
evaluation, with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment
program; comprehensive, established patient, one or more visits.
|
|
|
92015
|
Determination of refractive state.
|
|
|
92018
|
Ophthalmological examination and evaluation, under
general anesthesia, with or without manipulation of globe for passive range
of motion or other manipulation to facilitate diagnostic examination;
complete.
|
|
|
92020
|
Gonioscopy (separate procedure).
|
|
|
92025
|
Computerized corneal topography, unilateral or
bilateral, with interpretation and report.
|
|
|
92060
|
Sensorimotor examination with multiple measurements
of ocular deviation (e.g., restrictive or paretic muscle with diplopia) with
interpretation and report (separate procedure).
|
|
|
92065
|
Orthoptic and/or pleoptic training, with continuing
medical direction and evaluation.
|
|
|
92071
|
Fitting of a contact lens for treatment of ocular
surface disease.
|
|
|
92072
|
Fitting contact lens for management of keratoconus,
initial fitting.
|
|
|
92081
|
Visual field examination, unilateral or bilateral,
with interpretation and report; limited examination (e.g., tangent screen,
Autoplot, arc perimeter, or single stimulus level automated test, such as
Octopus 3 or 7 equivalent).
|
|
|
92082
|
Visual field examination, unilateral or bilateral,
with interpretation and report; intermediate examination (e.g., at least 2
isopters on Goldmann perimeter, or semiquantitative, automated suprathreshold
screening program, Humphrey suprathreshold automatic diagnostic test, Octopus
program 33).
|
|
|
92083
|
Visual field examination, unilateral or bilateral,
with interpretation and report; extended examination (e.g., Goldmann visual
fields with at least 3 isopters plotted and static determination within the
central 30, or quantitative, automated threshold perimetry, Octopus program
G-1, 32 or 42, Humphrey visual field analyzer full threshold programs 30-2,
24-2, or 30/60-2).
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92100
|
Serial tonometry (separate procedure) with multiple
measurements of intraocular pressure over an extended time period with interpretation
and report, same day (e.g., diurnal curve or medical treatment of acute
elevation of intraocular pressure).
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92120
|
Tonography with interpretation and report, recording
indentation tonometer method or perilimbal suction method.
|
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92130
|
Tonography with water provocation.
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92133
|
Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging,
posterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral;
optic nerve.
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92134
|
Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging,
posterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral;
retina.
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92136
|
Ophthalmic biometry.
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92140
|
Provocative tests for glaucoma, with interpretation
and report, without tonography.
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92225
|
Ophthalmoscopy, extended, with retinal drawing
(e.g., for retinal detachment, melanoma), with interpretation and report;
initial.
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92226
|
Ophthalmoscopy, extended, with retinal drawing
(e.g., for retinal detachment, melanoma), with interpretation and report;
subsequent.
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92250
|
Fundus photography with interpretation and report.
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92260
|
Ophthalmodynamometry.
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92270
|
Electro-oculography, with interpretation and report.
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92275
|
Electroretinography, with interpretation and report.
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92283
|
Color vision examination, extended, e.g.,
anomaloscope or equivalent.
|
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92284
|
Dark adaptation examination, with interpretation and
report.
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92285
|
External ocular photography with interpretation and
report for documentation of medical progress (e.g., close-up photography,
slit lamp photography, goniophotography, stereo-photography).
|
|
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92286
|
Special anterior segment photography with
interpretation and report; with specular endothelial microscopy and cell
count.
|
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|
92310
|
Prescription of optical and physical characteristics
of and fitting of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation;
corneal lens, both eyes except for aphakia.
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92311
|
Prescription of optical and physical characteristics
of and fitting of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation;
corneal lens for aphakia, one eye.
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92312
|
Corneal lens for aphakia, both eyes.
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|
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92313
|
Prescription of optical and physical characteristics
of and fitting of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation;
corneoscleral lens.
|
|
|
92314
|
Prescription of optical and physical characteristics
of and fitting of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation and
direction of fitting by independent technician; corneal lens, both eyes,
except for aphakia.
|
|
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92315
|
Prescription of optical and physical characteristics
of contact lens, with medical supervision of adaptation and direction of
fitting by independent technician; corneal lens for aphakia, one eye.
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92316
|
Corneal lens for aphakia, both eyes.
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|
92317
|
Corneoscleral lens.
|
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92325
|
Modification of contact lens (separate procedure),
with medical supervision of adaptation.
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92326
|
Replacement of contact lens.
|
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|
92340
|
Fitting of spectacles, except for aphakia,
monofocal.
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92341
|
Bifocal.
|
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|
92342
|
Multifocal, other than bifocal.
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92352
|
Fitting of spectacle prosthesis for aphakia;
monofocal.
|
|
|
92353
|
Multifocal.
|
|
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92354
|
Fitting of spectacle mounted low vision aid; single
element system.
|
|
|
92355
|
Telescopic or other compound lens system.
|
|
|
92358
|
Prosthesis service for aphakia, temporary
(disposable loan, including materials).
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92370
|
Repair and refitting spectacles; except aphakia.
|
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92371
|
Spectacle prosthesis for aphakia.
|
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|
92499
|
Unlisted ophthalmological service or procedure.
|
e.g., corneal topography
|
|
95930
|
Visual evoked potential (VEP) testing central
nervous system, checkerboard or flash.
|
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97530
|
Therapeutic activities, direct (one on one) patient
contact by the provider (use of dynamic activities to improve functional
performance), each 15 minutes.
|
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|
97532
|
Development of cognitive skills to improve
attention, memory, problem solving, (includes compensatory training), direct
(one-on-one) patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes.
|
Low Vision
|
|
97533
|
Sensory integrative techniques to enhance sensory
processing and promote adaptive responses to environmental demands, direct
(one-on-one) patient contact by the provider, each 15 minutes.
|
Low Vision
|
|
97535
|
Self-care/home management training (e.g., activities
of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training meal preparation safety
procedures and instructions in use of assistive technology devices/adaptive
equipment) direct one-on-one contact by provider, each 15 minutes.
|
Low Vision
|
|
97537
|
Community/work reintegration training (e.g.,
shopping, transportation, money management, avocational activities and/or
work environment/modification analysis, work task analysis), direct
one-on-one contact by provider, each 15 minutes.
|
Low Vision
|
|
99050
|
Services provided in the office at times other than
regularly scheduled office hours, or days when the office is normally closed
(e.g., holidays, Saturday or Sunday), in addition to basic service.
|
|
|
99051
|
Services provided in the office during regularly
scheduled evening, weekend, or holiday office hours, in addition to basic
service.
|
|
|
99053
|
Services provided between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. at 24 hour facility, in addition to basic service.
|
|
|
99070
|
Supplies and materials (except spectacles) provided
by the physician over and above those usually included with the office visit
or other services rendered (list drugs, trays, supplies, or materials
provided).
|
|
|
99172
|
Visual function screening, automated or semi-automated
bilateral quantitative determination of visual acuity, ocular alignment,
color vision by pseudiosochromatic plates, and field of vision (may include
all or some screening of the determination(s) for contrast sensitivity,
vision under glare).
(This service must employ graduated visual acuity
stimuli that allow a quantitative determination of visual acuity (e.g.,
Snellen chart). This service may not be used in addition to a general
ophthalmological service or an E/M service.)
|
|
|
99173
|
Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative,
bilateral.
(The screening test used must employ graduated
visual acuity stimuli that allow a quantitative estimate of visual acuity
(e.g., Snellen chart). Other identifiable services unrelated to this
screening test provided at the same time may be reported separately (e.g.,
preventive medicine services). When acuity is measured as part of a general
ophthalmological service or of an E/M service of the eye, it is a diagnostic
examination and not a screening test.)
|
|
|
99201
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a
problem focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward
medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problems are self-limited or minor. Physicians typically spend 10 minutes
face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99202
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:
an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination;
and straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination
of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the
nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually,
the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Physicians
typically spend 20 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99203
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a
detailed history; a detailed examination; and medical decision making of low
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually the presenting problem(s) are of
moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 30 minutes face-to-face with
the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99204
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a
comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision
making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with
other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45
minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99205
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components: a
detailed history; a detailed examination; and medical decision making of low
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of
moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face
with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99211
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence
of a physician. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. Typically, 5
minutes are spent performing or supervising these services.
|
|
|
99212
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: a problem focused history; a problem focused
examination; straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination
of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the
nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually,
the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Physicians typically
spend 10 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99213
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded
problem focused examination; medical decision making of low complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to
moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 15 minutes face-to-face with
the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99214
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: a detailed history; a detailed examination;
medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or
coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent
with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity.
Physicians typically spend 25 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or
family.
|
|
|
99215
|
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive
examination; medical decision making of high complexity. Counseling and/or
coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent
with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity.
Physicians typically spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99241
|
Office consultation for a new or established
patient, which requires these three key components: a problem focused
history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision
making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family' needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are
self-limited or minor. Physicians typically spend 15 minutes face-to-face
with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99242
|
Office consultation for a new or established
patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem
focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and straightforward
medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 30 minutes face-to-face
with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99243
|
Office consultation for a new or established
patient, which requires these three key components: a detailed history; a
detailed examination; and medical decision making of low complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate
severity. Physicians typically spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient
and/or family.
|
|
|
99244
|
Office consultation for a new or established
patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history;
a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of moderate
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family' needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of
moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face
with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99245
|
Office consultation for a new or established
patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history;
a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to
high severity. Physicians typically spend 80 minutes face-to-face with the
patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99307
|
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the
evaluation and management of a new or established patient, which requires at
least two of these three key components: a problem focused interval history;
a problem focused examination; medical decision making that is
straightforward. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers
or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is stable, recovering
or improving.
|
|
|
99308
|
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the
evaluation and management of a new or established patient, which requires at
least two of these three key components: an expanded problem focused interval
history; an expanded problem focused examination; medical decision making of
low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers
or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is responding
inadequately to therapy or has developed a minor complication.
|
|
|
99309
|
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the
evaluation and management of a new or established patient, which requires at
least two of these three key components: a detailed interval history; a
detailed examination; medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient has developed a significant
complication or a significant new problem.
|
|
|
99310
|
Subsequent nursing facility care, per day, for the
evaluation and management of a new or established patient, which requires at
least two of these three key components: a comprehensive interval history; a
comprehensive examination; medical decision making of high complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. The patient may be unstable or may have developed a
significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention.
|
|
|
99324
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient which requires these three key components: a
problem focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward
medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 20 minutes with
the patient and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99325
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient which requires these three key components: an
expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination;
and medical decision making of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination
of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the
nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually,
the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically
spend 30 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99326
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient which requires these three key components: a
detailed history; a detailed examination; and medical decision making of
moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45
minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99327
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient which requires these three key components: a
comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision
making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with
other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of high severity. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes with
the patient and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99328
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of a new patient which requires these three key components: a
comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision
making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is
unstable or has developed a significant new problem requiring immediate
physician attention. Physicians typically spend 75 minutes with the patient
and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99334
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: a problem focused interval history; a problem
focused examination; straightforward medical decision making. Counseling
and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided
consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or
family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self-limited or minor.
Physicians typically spend 15 minutes with the patient and/or family or
caregiver.
|
|
|
99335
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: an expanded problem focused interval history; an
expanded problem focused examination; medical decision making of low
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of
low to moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 25 minutes with the
patient and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99336
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: a detailed interval history; a detailed
examination; medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling
and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided
consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or
family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high
severity. Physicians typically spend 40 minutes with the patient and/or
family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99337
|
Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation
and management of an established patient, which requires at least two of
these three key components: a comprehensive interval history; a comprehensive
examination; medical decision making of moderate to high complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to
high severity. The patient may be unstable or may have developed a
significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Physicians
typically spend 60 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver.
|
|
|
99341
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a
new patient, which requires these three key components: a problem focused
history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical decision
making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of
low severity. Physicians typically spend 20 minutes face-to-face with the
patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99342
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a
new patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem
focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and medical
decision making of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care
with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of
the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the
presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 30
minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99343
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a
new patient, which requires these three key components: a detailed history; a
detailed examination; and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to
high severity. Physicians typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face with the
patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99344
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a
new patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive
history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of moderate
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of
high severity. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face with the
patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99345
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of a
new patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive
history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is unstable or has
developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention.
Physicians typically spend 75 minutes face-to face with the patient and/or
family.
|
|
|
99347
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an
established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a problem focused interval history; a problem focused
examination; straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or
coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent
with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self-limited or minor. Physicians
typically spend 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99348
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an
established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: an expanded problem focused interval history; an expanded problem
focused examination; medical decision making of low complexity. Counseling
and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent
with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity.
Physicians typically spend 25 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or
family.
|
|
|
99349
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an
established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a detailed interval history; a detailed examination; medical
decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care
with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of
the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the
presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians typically
spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99350
|
Home visit for the evaluation and management of an
established patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a comprehensive interval history; a comprehensive examination;
medical decision making of moderate to high complexity. Counseling and/or
coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent
with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. The
patient may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem
requiring immediate physician attention. Physicians typically spend 60
minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
|
|
|
99354
|
Prolonged physician service in the office or other
outpatient setting requiring direct (face-to-face) patient contact beyond the
usual service (e.g., prolonged care and treatment of an acute asthmatic
patient in an outpatient setting); first hour. (List separately in addition
to code for office or other outpatient Evaluation and Management service).
|
|
|
99355
|
Each additional 30 minutes. (List separately in
addition to code for prolonged physician service).
|
|
|
99499
|
Other Unlisted Evaluation and Management Services.
|
|
|
A4263
|
Permanent, long-term, non-dissolvable lacrimal duct
implant, each.
|
|
|
GO117
|
Glaucoma screening for high-risk patients furnished
by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
|
|
|
GO118
|
Glaucoma screening for high-risk patients furnished
under the direct supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
|
|
|
XXXXX-55
|
Ophthalmic surgery co-management/postoperative care.
|
|
|
S0500
|
Disposable contact lens, per lens.
|
|
|
S0504
|
Single vision prescription lens (safety, athletic,
or sunglass), per lens.
|
|
|
S0506
|
Bifocal vision prescription lens (safety, athletic,
or sunglass), per lens.
|
|
|
S0508
|
Trifocal vision prescription lens (safety, athletic,
or sunglass) per lens.
|
|
|
S0510
|
Non-prescription lens (safety, athletic, or
sunglass), per lens.
|
|
|
S0512
|
Daily wear specialty contact lens, per lens.
|
|
|
S0514
|
Color contact lens, per lens.
|
|
|
S0516
|
Safety eyeglass frames.
|
|
|
S0518
|
Sunglasses frames.
|
|
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S0580
|
Polycarbonate lens.
|
|
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S0581
|
Nonstandard lens.
|
|
|
S0590
|
Integral lens service, miscellaneous services
reported separately.
|
|
|
S0592
|
Comprehensive contact lens evaluation.
|
|
|
S0620
|
Routine ophthalmological examination including
refraction; new patient.
|
|
|
S0621
|
Routine ophthalmological examination including
refraction; established patient.
|
|
|
S0820
|
Computerized corneal topography, unilateral.
|
|
|
S0830
|
Ultrasound pachymetry to determine corneal
thickness, with interpretation and report, unilateral.
|
|
Optometric Clinical
Procedures Approved by South Dakota Board of Optometry
(these codes require
hospital privileges)
|
CPT Code
|
Description of Clinical Procedure
|
Notes/Comments
|
|
99221
|
Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation
and management of a patient which requires these three key components: a
detailed or comprehensive history; a detailed or comprehensive examination;
and medical decision making that is straightforward or of low complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problems(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the problems requiring admission are of low
severity. Physicians typically spend 30 minutes at the bedside and on the
patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99222
|
Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation
and management of a patient which requires these three key components: a
comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision
making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with
other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the problems
requiring admission are of moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 50
minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99223
|
Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation
and management of a patient which requires these three key components: a
comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision
making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the problems
requiring admission are of high severity. Physicians typically spend 70
minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99231
|
Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the
evaluation and management of a patient, which requires at least two of these
three key components: a problem focused interval history; a problem focused
examination; medical decision making that is straightforward or of low
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is stable, recovering
or improving. Physicians typically spend 15 minutes at the bedside and on the
patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99232
|
Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the
evaluation and management of a patient, which requires at least two of these
three key components: an expanded problem focused interval history; an
expanded problem focused examination; medical decision making of moderate
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is responding
inadequately to therapy or has developed a minor complication. Physicians
typically spend 25 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor
or unit.
|
|
|
99233
|
Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation
and management of a patient, which requires at least two of these three key
components: a detailed interval history; a detailed examination; medical
decision making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care
with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of
the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient
is unstable or has developed a significant complication or a significant new
problem. Physicians typically spend 35 minutes at the bedside and on the
patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99234
|
Observation or inpatient hospital care, for the
evaluation and management of a patient including admission and discharge on
the same date which requires these three key components: a detailed or
comprehensive history; a detailed or comprehensive examination; and medical
decision making that is straightforward or of low complexity. Counseling
and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided
consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or
family's needs. Usually the presenting problem(s) requiring admission are of
low severity.
|
|
|
99235
|
Observation or inpatient hospital care, for the
evaluation and management of a patient including admission and discharge on
the same date which requires these three key components: a comprehensive
history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of moderate
complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or
agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually the presenting problem(s) requiring
admission are of moderate severity.
|
|
|
99238
|
Hospital discharge day management; 30 minutes or
less.
|
|
|
99239
|
Hospital discharge day management; more than 30
minutes.
|
|
|
99251
|
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or
established patient, which requires these three key components: a problem
focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical
decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers
or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self
limited or minor. Physicians typically spend 20 minutes at the bedside and on
the patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99252
|
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or
established patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded
problem focused history, an expanded problem focused examination, and
straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of
care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature
of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the
presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 40
minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99253
|
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or
established patient, which requires these three key components: a detailed history;
a detailed examination; and medical decision making of low complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate
severity. Physicians typically spend 55 minutes at the bedside and on the
patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99254
|
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or
established patient, which requires these three key components: a
comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision
making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with
other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 80
minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99255
|
Initial inpatient consultation for a new or established
patient, which requires these three key components: a comprehensive history;
a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity.
Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are
provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's
and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to
high severity. Physicians typically spend 110 minutes at the bedside and on
the patient's hospital floor or unit.
|
|
|
99281
|
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and
management of a patient, which requires these three key components: a problem
focused history; a problem focused examination; and straightforward medical
decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers
or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the
patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self
limited or minor.
|
|
|
99282
|
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management
of a patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem
focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and medical
decision making of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care
with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of
the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the
presenting problem(s) are of low or moderate severity.
|
|
|
99283
|
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and
management of a patient, which requires these three key components: an
expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination;
and medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or
coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent
with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.
Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity.
|
|
|
99284
|
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and
management of a patient, which requires these three key components: a
detailed history; a detailed examination; and medical decision making of
moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other
providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the
problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting
problem(s) are of high severity, and require urgent evaluation by the
physician but do not pose-an immediate significant threat to life or
physiologic function.
|
|
|
99285
|
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and
management of a patient, which requires these three key components within the
constraints imposed by the urgency of the patient's clinical condition and/or
mental status: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and
medical decision making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of
care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature
of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the
presenting problem(s) are of high severity, and pose an immediate significant
threat to life or physiologic function.
|
|
|
99356
|
Prolonged physician service in the inpatient
setting, requiring direct (face-to-face) patient contact beyond the usual
service (e.g.), maernal fetal monitoring for high risk delivery or other
physiological monitoring, prolonged care of an acutely ill inpatient), first
hour (List separately in addition to code for inpatient Evaluation and
Management service).
|
|
|
99357
|
Each additional 30 minutes (List separately in
addition to code for prolonged physician service).
|
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Rule 20:50:05 ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 20:50:05
ADVERTISING
Section
20:50:05:01 Advertising.
20:50:05:02
to 20:50:05:09 Repealed.
Cross
Reference: It is a violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act for any
state agency to enforce any prohibition on the dissemination of information
concerning ophthalmic goods and services or eye examinations, 16 C.F.R. chapter
1, subchapter D, § 456.3.
Rule 20:50:05:01 Advertising.
20:50:05:01. Advertising.
False, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or sensational advertising is
prohibited. Advertising, whether paid for or not, is considered prohibited
under this section if it meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Contains
a misrepresentation of fact or omits a material fact necessary to prevent
deception or misrepresentation;
(2) Promises
relief or recovery unobtainable by the average patient by the methods
publicized;
(3) Contains
a testimonial pertaining to quality or efficacy of optometric care of services
that does not represent typical experiences of other patients;
(4) Is
intended or is likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable
results;
(5) Contains
a claim that the optometrist possesses skills, provides services, or uses
procedures superior to those of other optometrists with similar training,
unless the claim can be factually substantiated by scientific and accepted
evidence;
(6) Takes
advantage of a person's fears, vanity, anxiety, or similar emotions;
(7) Contains
a claim that is likely to deceive or mislead the average member of the public
to whom it is directed;
(8) Contains
a false or misleading prediction or implication that a satisfactory result or
cure will result from performance of professional services;
(9) Contains
a claim that the optometrist uses or provides products which are superior
unless claims can be factually substantiated by scientific and accepted
evidence;
(10) Describes
availability of products, procedure, or services which are not permitted by
law;
(11) Is
likely to attract patients by use of exaggerated claims;
(12) Contains
a statement of uninvited direct solicitation of patients who, because of their
particular circumstances, are vulnerable to undue influences;
(13) Fails
to be identified as a paid announcement or solicitation when it is not apparent
from the context that it is a paid announcement or solicitation, including but
not limited to advertising giving the impression it is a news story or an
informational article; or
(14) Contains
a statement of fees charged for specific professional services but fails to
indicate whether additional fees may be required for related services which may
also be required.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66,
effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151,
12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986; 39
SDR 127, effective January 21, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-19.
Rule 20:50:05:02 Repealed.
20:50:05:02. Advertising by new registrant or old registrants
changing location.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:03 Repealed.
20:50:05:03. Advertising change of hours.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:04 Repealed.
20:50:05:04. Mailed announcements.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:05 Repealed.
20:50:05:05. Use of name by others.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:06 Repealed.
20:50:05:06. Notice of change of location.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:07 Repealed.
20:50:05:07. External signs.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:08 Repealed.
20:50:05:08. Types of advertising prohibited.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:05:09 Repealed.
20:50:05:09. Limitations on certain advertising.Repealed.
Source:
6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; repealed, 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985.
Rule 20:50:06 OFFICE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 20:50:06
OFFICE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section
20:50:06:01 Minimum
office equipment.
20:50:06:02 Inspection
of office.
Rule 20:50:06:01 Minimum office equipment.
20:50:06:01. Minimum office equipment. The minimum
equipment with which licensed optometrists shall operate their offices and
engage in the practice of optometry consists of the following items, all of
which shall be kept in good condition:
(1) Ophthalmic chair and
instrument unit;
(2) Retinoscope;
(3) Ophthalmoscope;
(4) Phoropter;
(5) Keratometer;
(6) Trial lens set;
(7) Trial frame;
(8) Transilluminator;
(9) Projector chart or
other luminous acuity chart;
(10) Biomicroscope;
(11) Instrument to evaluate
intraocular pressure;
(12) Permanent patient
record system;
(13) Visual fields
instrument;
(14) Color vision test
equipment; and
(15) Sanitary lavatory
basin.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78,
effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 34
SDR 101, effective October 18, 2007.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15.
Rule 20:50:06:02 Inspection of office.
20:50:06:02. Inspection of office. Within 60 days
following the establishment of a practice of optometry in this state, a new
licensee shall inform the secretary of the board. At least one member of the
board shall conduct an inspection of the office facility and procedures. This
section and § 20:50:06:01 also apply to an optometrist admitted under
endorsement provisions or a licensed optometrist who changes location or opens
an additional office. The inspection of the office of an optometrist previously
licensed in this state is at the option of the board.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78,
effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 21
SDR 35, effective August 30, 1994; 34 SDR 101, effective October 18, 2007.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(3).
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-13, 36-7-15(3).
Cross-Reference:
Certificate of registration, § 20:50:02:07.
Rule 20:50:07 MINIMUM EXAMINATION
CHAPTER 20:50:07
MINIMUM EXAMINATION
Section
20:50:07:01 Minimum
optometric examination.
Rule 20:50:07:01 Minimum optometric examination.
20:50:07:01. Minimum
optometric examination. The minimum optometric examination shall
consist of the following:
(1) Patient
case history and visual acuity;
(2) Internal
and external ocular examination;
(3) Objective
and subjective analysis of refractive error;
(4) Analysis
of accommodation, convergence, and fusional ability;
(5) Tonometry;
and
(6) Where
indicated by case history and findings produced by the current examination, any
additional tests that should be performed to enable the optometrist to advise
the patient and prescribe for or refer, as indicated.
Failure
to make or supervise the minimum examination in all cases and to keep a
permanent record of it is unprofessional conduct unless there are professional
reasons to the contrary.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66,
effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151,
12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986; 39
SDR 127, effective January 21, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-1, 36-7-15.
Rule 20:50:08 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Rule 20:50:08:01 Continuing education requirements.
20:50:08:01. Continuing
education requirements. To be eligible for the renewal of the initial
license to practice in this state and for each annual renewal thereafter, an
optometrist must complete 45 hours of continuing education as defined in SDCL 36-7-20.1 and 36-7-20.4 within each three-year period after the date of initial licensure. The board shall make at least 12 hours of continuing education courses available each year.
Those optometrists certified to use
pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes must complete 5
hours annually of continuing pharmaceutical education in the area of diagnosis
and treatment of ocular disease to be eligible for renewal of certification.
The 5 hours of annual pharmaceutical education count toward the 45 hours
required each three years.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12
SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986; 15 SDR
40, effective September 13, 1988; 17 SDR 199, effective June 30, 1991; 21 SDR
35, effective August 30, 1994; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19, 2005; 37 SDR
133, effective January 18, 2011.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(4), 36-7-15.1.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15.1, 36-7-20, 36-7-20.1, 36-7-20.2, 36-7-20.4.
Rule 20:50:08:02 Acceptable courses of study.
20:50:08:02. Acceptable courses of study. The board shall
approve, at each annual meeting, a list of acceptable out-of-state courses of
study that may be taken in lieu of courses provided within the state. In
addition, other meetings and seminars either within or without the state may be
approved in advance by the board. A request for approval must be made at least
15 days before the meeting or seminar. The board may approve out-of-state
courses if they are substantially equivalent to those offered in the state. The
board may approve courses on the following subjects or similar suitable
subjects as determined by the board;
(1) Binocular vision and
perception;
(2) Pathology;
(3) Contact lenses;
(4) Pharmacology;
(5) Low vision;
(6) Vision training or
vision therapy;
(7) Pediatric vision care;
(8) Geriatric vision care;
(9) New instrumentation and
techniques;
(10) Public health and
optometric care; and
(11) Optometric
examinations, diagnosis, and treatment.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR
91, effective January 6, 1998.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15(4).
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-20.1, 36-7-20.2.
Rule 20:50:08:02.01 Limits on self-directed learning.
20:50:08:02.01. Limits
on self-directed learning. No more than nine hours of self-directed
learning may be credited to a licensee in a three-year period to fulfill
continuing education requirements. The number of credit hours is limited for
each self-directed learning category as follows:
(1) Surgical/ophthalmologist
observation -- one hour credit for every two hours of observation, up to four
hours credit. The board must be provided documentation signed by the
ophthalmologist evidencing the observation;
(2) Video, recorded
webinars, and teleconferences -- up to two hours credit. The course must be
proctored to receive credit;
(3) Correspondence courses
from colleges or occupational journals -- up to four hours credit. The course
must have self-testing to receive credit;
(4) Live webinars -- up to
four hours credit. A certificate of attendance stating it is a live webinar
must be provided to the board in order to receive live webinar credit.
Source:
24 SDR 91, effective January 6, 1998; 37 SDR 133, effective January 18, 2011.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(4).
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-20.1, 36-7-20.2.
Rule 20:50:08:02.02 Limits on self-directed learning for continuing pharmaceutical education.
20:50:08:02.02. Limits
on self-directed learning for continuing pharmaceutical education. Subject
to § 20:50:08:02.01, those optometrists certified to use pharmaceutical
agents for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes may not use more than two hours
of instruction obtained through self-directed learning, to fulfill the annual
requirement of five hours of continuing pharmaceutical education.
Source:
24 SDR 91, effective January 6, 1998; 31 SDR 101, effective January 19, 2005;
37 SDR 133, effective January 18, 2011.
General
Authority: SDCL 36-7-15.1.
Law
Implemented: SDCL 36-7-15.1.
Rule 20:50:08:02.03 Limits on continuing education courses in practice management.
20:50:08:02.03. Limits on continuing education courses in
practice management. In a three-year period, no more than four hours of
instruction in the management of an optometric practice may be used to fulfill
continuing education requirements.
Source:
24 SDR 91, effective January 6, 1998.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15(4).
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-20.1, 36-7-20.2.
Rule 20:50:08:03 Repealed.
20:50:08:03. Courses of study not acceptable.Repealed.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980.
Rule 20:50:08:04 Obtaining evidence of compliance.
20:50:08:04. Obtaining evidence of compliance. To show
compliance with educational requirements each registered optometrist shall
obtain evidence of attendance or completion from the sponsoring organization
for each course. Documentation must be signed by a representative of the
institution or organization or by the speaker or instructor presenting the
course and must show the date of attendance or completion of the course, the
speaker or instructor, the location of the course or the medium used for instruction,
and the hours in attendance or required for completion. The evidence of
compliance must accompany the registrant's application for renewal of license.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR
91, effective January 6, 1998.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15(4).
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-20.1, 36-7-20.2.
Rule 20:50:08:05 Repealed.
20:50:08:05. Special requirements for inactive or
out-of-state licenses. Repealed.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 78,
effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986;
repealed, 34 SDR 101, effective October 18, 2007.
Rule 20:50:09 PETITIONS FOR RULES
Rule 20:50:09:01 Superseded.
20:50:09:01. Petition for new rules.Superseded.
Rule 20:50:09:02 Superseded.
20:50:09:02. Board action on request.Superseded.
Commission
Note:SDCL 1-26-13 provides a statutory procedure to use for petitioning an agency for amendments to its rules, thus effectively superseding the above two sections.
Rule 20:50:09:03 Repealed.
20:50:09:03. Request for decision from board.Repealed.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR
66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 15 SDR 40, effective September 13, 1988.
Rule 20:50:10 PRESCRIBING OF CONTACT LENSES
CHAPTER 20:50:10
PRESCRIBING OF CONTACT LENSES
Section
20:50:10:01 Acts
constituting prescribing of contact lenses.
20:50:10:02 Provision
of contact lens prescription.
Rule 20:50:10:01 Acts constituting prescribing of contact lenses.
20:50:10:01. Acts constituting prescribing of contact lenses.
Any of the following shall constitute the prescribing of contact lenses except
when performed by or under the direction of and direct physical supervision of
a person licensed under SDCL 36-4:
(1) Determining whether or
not a patient may safely and comfortably wear contact lenses;
(2) Evaluating the physical
fit of a contact lens through use of a "black light" and fluorescein or any similar substance;
(3) Evaluating the physical
fit of a contact lens through the use of a biomicroscope
or a similar instrument with magnification qualities;
(4) Using a phoropter, hand-held lens, or any automated instrument for
the purpose of determining the prescription or change in prescription necessary
in a contact lens;
(5) Using a spectacle
prescription or a prescription determined through the use of a vertometer, or its equivalent, on a pair of spectacles as a
basis for designing, manufacturing, or duplicating a new contact lens;
(6) Prescribing a schedule
of time for wearing of contact lenses for a patient;
(7) Measuring and
evaluating the curvature of the cornea through any means by any instrument
including photographic, mechanical, or reflected light methods; and
(8) Determining the type
and design of contact lenses and care procedure for the wearing of contact
lenses.
Source:
3 SDR 92, effective July 12, 1977; 6 SDR 66, effective January 8, 1980; 12 SDR
151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 13 SDR 44, effective October 20, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-1.
Rule 20:50:10:02 Provision of contact lens prescription.
20:50:10:02. Provision of contact lens prescription. A
person licensed under SDCL chapter 36-7 may not issue a validated contact lens prescription until a licensed optometrist has completed follow-up evaluation of the contact lens design on the patient's eye to assure the compatibility of the lens to the eye and the patient's ocular health.
After the completion of the follow-up
evaluation by the licensed optometrist, if the patient requests, in writing, a
copy of the contact lens specifications pursuant to SDCL 36-2-16, the prescribing optometrist shall provide a copy of the validated prescription. The optometrist shall clearly state the expiration date on the prescription.
If a patient refuses to permit the
prescribing optometrist to complete a follow-up evaluation, the prescribing
optometrist shall deliver a nonvalidated prescription
to the patient that includes a statement that the prescription cannot be
validated without follow-up evaluation.
Source:
21 SDR 35, 21 SDR 50,
effective January 1, 1995.
General
Authority:SDCL 36-7-15.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 36-7-1.
Rule 20:50:11 CORPORATE PRACTICE
CHAPTER 20:50:11
CORPORATE PRACTICE
Section
20:50:11:01 Application
for registration.
20:50:11:02 Professional
corporation -- Admitting shareholder.
20:50:11:03 Renewal
of certificate of registration.
Rule 20:50:11:01 Application for registration.
20:50:11:01. Application for registration. Initial
applications for registration for professional corporations shall include the
following:
(1) Name and address of the
corporation;
(2) A copy of its
certificate of incorporation;
(3) A copy of its articles
of incorporation;
(4) A copy of the minutes
of its organizational meeting;
(5) A copy of the
corporation's insurance binder;
(6) A registration fee of
$50; and
(7) A sworn statement from
the president of the corporation stating that the corporation will not hold
itself out to the public as possessing any skills or expertise not possessed by
optometrists in noncorporate practice.
Source:
12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective
July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 47-11B-23.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 47-11B-8, 47-11B-9, 47-11B-18.
Rule 20:50:11:02 Professional corporation -- Admitting shareholder.
20:50:11:02. Professional corporation -- Admitting
shareholder. At least 30 days before admitting a new shareholder or member,
the corporation shall notify the board in writing of its intention, indicating
the identity, licensure status, and residence address of the new shareholder or
member.
Source:
12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective
July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 47-11B-23.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 47-11B-3.
Rule 20:50:11:03 Renewal of certificate of registration.
20:50:11:03. Renewal of certificate of registration. Each
registered corporation shall submit to the board by December 1 of each year an
application for renewal of its certificate of registration. The application fee
as required by SDCL 47-11B-13 shall accompany the application.
Source:
12 SDR 78, effective November 10, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective
July 1, 1986.
General
Authority:SDCL 47-11B-23.
Law
Implemented:SDCL 47-11B-13.
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