Billing Rescue Tool
ICD-10, CPT, superbill, and product recommendations in one tool.
Search a condition once and get everything the encounter needs: the billable ICD-10 codes, the CPT pairings for the related testing, documentation tips, and the DER products practices stock for that condition. Add codes to the superbill as you go and copy the whole set in one click.
Search every billable eye care code
Every billable code in the eye and adnexa chapter (H00 to H59), plus diabetic eye disease and routine exam encounter codes. Click a code to copy it, or tap + to build a superbill across searches and copy the whole set at once.
Key takeaways
- The finder covers 2,961 billable codes from the official CMS ICD-10-CM code set: the complete eye and adnexa chapter (H00 to H59) plus diabetic eye disease, Demodex blepharitis, and exam encounter codes.
- Search by condition, common abbreviation (MGD, SPK, AMD, RCE, BRVO), or code prefix, and click any code to copy it to your clipboard.
- Laterality badges make right, left, and bilateral codes easy to spot, and unspecified codes are flagged in amber because they invite downcoding and denials.
- 24 Playbook tip families add documentation guidance, copyable CPT pairings (osmolarity 83861, MMP-9 83516, OCT, visual fields, and more), and links to the DER collections practices stock for each condition.
- The superbill builder collects codes as you search: tap the plus on any code or CPT chip, then copy the whole set in one click, compact or chart-ready with descriptions.
- The tool is free for every practice, with no login and no signup, and is updated when ICD-10-CM changes each October 1.
- It is an educational resource, not billing or legal advice. Code from your own documentation and payer policies.
Search a condition once and the Billing Rescue Tool returns the complete billing picture: every billable ICD-10 code with laterality, copyable CPT codes for the paired testing, a documentation tip, and the DER products practices stock for that condition. Add any of them to the superbill tray and copy the whole encounter in one click. Free, no login, and updated with each ICD-10-CM release.
Specific codes protect the work you already do
Dry eye care generates real chair time: questionnaires, osmolarity, MMP-9 testing, gland evaluation, and treatment visits. The diagnosis code is how that work is represented to the payer, and specificity is where practices most often leave accuracy on the table. The finder pairs the diagnosis with the CPT codes for the related testing, so both sides of the claim stay specific.
Code to the highest detail
ICD-10-CM separates conditions by site and stage. The finder shows the whole family at once, so it is easy to pick the code that matches your exam findings instead of the first one that appears.
Right, left, bilateral at a glance
Eye codes are lateralized, and unspecified-side codes are a common audit and denial trigger. Badges mark each code's laterality, and unspecified codes carry an amber warning on purpose.
One reference for the whole team
When the doctor, the technician, and the biller all pull from the same list, coding stays consistent across the practice. Bookmark the page and keep it open in the lane.
Coding is the last step of the Playbook sequence
The DER Practice Playbook runs questionnaire, objective testing, then same-day treatment. The code you choose should reflect what that workup documented. TFOS DEWS II reports dry eye prevalence estimates ranging from roughly 5 to 50 percent of adults (Craig 2017), so most schedules already contain these patients. Specific coding is how that care is captured.
Screen
A symptom questionnaire at check-in cues objective testing.
SPEED / DEQTest
Osmolarity and MMP-9 give objective values that support the diagnosis.
CPT 83861 / 83516Treat
Same-day treatment plans built from the documented findings.
Treat same dayCode and document
Pick the most specific diagnosis, pair the CPT for the testing performed, and copy the superbill in one click.
This toolWhat you get when you search
What do I get when I search a condition?
One search returns the complete picture for that condition: every billable ICD-10 code grouped by official category, a Playbook documentation tip, copyable CPT chips for the related testing, and a link to the DER products practices stock for it. Search once, code the whole encounter.
What shows on each code result?
The exact billable code, its official long description, and a laterality badge (right, left, bilateral, or an amber unspecified warning). Click the row to copy the code, or tap the plus to add it to your superbill.
What are the documentation tip cards?
For 24 common families, dry eye, MGD, glaucoma, AMD, diabetic eye disease, keratoconus, cataract, and more, a tip card appears above the results with what to document so the code stands up, drawn from the DER Practice Playbook.
What CPT codes does it give me?
18 of the tip families carry copyable CPT chips for the paired testing and procedures: tear osmolarity 83861, MMP-9 83516, punctal plugs 68761, OCT 92133 and 92134, visual fields 92083, and more. Category III codes are flagged as often not covered. Tap a chip to copy it or add it to the superbill.
What are the product recommendations?
Where a condition maps to products practices stock, the tip card ends with a quiet link row to the matching DER collections, heat masks, preservative-free drops, lid hygiene, and so on. It is one click from the diagnosis to the products your patients need.
What does the superbill output look like?
Tap the plus on any code or CPT chip and it lands in a tray at the bottom of the page. Selections persist while you keep searching. Copy codes gives a compact line per code system (ICD-10 on one line, CPT on the next). Copy with descriptions gives a chart-ready version, one code per line with its full description. Clear all resets the tray.
Why are some codes flagged in amber?
The amber badge marks unspecified-eye and unspecified-side codes. They are valid, but payers scrutinize them and routine use invites downcoding and denials. The flag is a deliberate nudge to pick the lateralized code your documentation supports.
How complete and current is the code set?
2,961 billable ICD-10-CM codes: the complete eye and adnexa chapter (H00 to H59) plus ophthalmic diabetic eye disease codes (E08 to E13), Demodex blepharitis, exam encounters, and pseudophakia. The set is generated from the official CMS files and refreshed when ICD-10-CM updates each October 1. Abbreviations like MGD, POAG, NPDR, DME, and lay terms like stye and pink eye all work.
Who can use it, and what does it cost?
It is free for every practice, no login and no signup. It is built for the exam lane, so technicians and scribes can pull codes chairside while the doctor stays responsible for the final diagnosis.
Does this replace a coder or billing advice?
No. It is an educational tool built on the official code set. Coding decisions must be based on your own documentation, medical necessity, and payer policies. When in doubt, confirm with your biller or payer.
Put the whole Playbook to work
The code finder is one piece of the DER Practice Playbook. Schedule a call to add objective dry eye testing, in-office treatments, and patient reordering through RescueLink to your practice.
Disclaimer. The Billing Rescue Tool is an educational resource from Dry Eye Rescue and is not billing, coding, or legal advice. Providers are responsible for selecting codes supported by their own documentation and payer policies. ICD-10-CM is maintained by the CDC and CMS and updates each October 1. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association, and coverage varies by payer. Reference: Craig JP, et al. TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Report. Ocul Surf. 2017;15(3):276-283. This page is intended for eye care professionals.
