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with HOTV critical line testing

For children from the ageof5 years,instrument-based vision screening in combination with HOTV critical line testing can help improve findings by increasing sensitivity and thus reducing false-negative results.Children who pass instrument-based vision screening are to perform an HOTV critical line test to meet the requirements of typical state guidelines.The “critical line” is the age dependent line a child is expected to see normally and pass. Incorporating this concept into screening procedures offers a quick and reliable assessment of visual acuity in young children

Reimbursement for pediatricians:

–   Visual acuity screening  CPT code 99173
–   Instrument-based vision screening  CPT code 99177

Know the facts

–   80% of what a child learns is visually acquired