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G853A — Fluorescein angiography – technical component

Fluorescein angiography, technical

Bill G853 for performing fluorescein angiography of the retina and providing records and a written report.

Watch for: For both eyes, add 50% of the listed fee; not payable for hospital in-patients.

Code

G853A

Description

Fluorescein angiography – technical component

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Technical component of fluorescein angiography of the retina. Add 50% for bilateral procedures.

What it covers

The technical part of fluorescein angiography: preparing the patient, performing the study and providing records and a written report (J90, J2).

Billing rules

• For bilateral procedures, add 50% of the listed fee (J90).
• Technical and professional components have separate fee codes; bill the one(s) you provided (J90–J91).
• The technical component is not payable for a hospital in-patient, or if the patient is admitted to the same hospital within 24 hours for the same condition (GP11).
• Done in a hospital, the technical component is paid at 86.10% of the listed fee (GP11).
• You must have the training to perform the technical component personally and keep documentation of your quality assurance process (GP11).
• The technical component includes performing the test and sending a signed, dated written report to the referring provider (J2).
• Angiography is payable in addition to ocular photodynamic therapy (G460/G461) (J96).

Often billed with

• G425 professional component (J90).
• G460/G461 PDT, which requires fluorescein angiography (J96).

Related codes: G425, G854, G444, G460, G461, G818

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Ophthalmology, page J90.

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