Billing code
G812A — Specular Photomicroscopy - Professional Component
Corneal endothelium exam
Bill G812 for specular photomicroscopy before intraocular surgery when the corneal endothelium may be compromised, such as Fuchs' dystrophy.
Watch for: Insured only before intraocular surgery for the listed conditions; other uses are not insured.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- Code
- G812A
- Description
- Specular Photomicroscopy - Professional Component
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Examination of the corneal endothelium before intraocular surgery when it may be compromised, e.g. Fuchs' dystrophy.
What it covers
Specular photomicroscopy is an examination of the cornea before intraocular surgery when it is affected by Fuchs' corneal dystrophy, pseudophakic keratopathy or other conditions that may compromise the corneal endothelium (J92).
Billing rules
- Only insured before intraocular surgery for the listed indications; other uses are not insured (J92).
- Professional component only is listed (J92).
Often billed with
- E140 cataract surgery or E121 corneal transplant planning (J92, Y3, Y5).
Related codes: G810, G811, G813, E140, E121
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Ophthalmology, page J92.
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