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CPT code 92081: Visual field test, limited examination2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Connecticut

Reports a limited visual field assessment, such as confrontation testing, when an eye-care clinician evaluates a focused concern about peripheral vision.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality80.1K Medicare services in 2024

In Connecticut, Medicare pays $35.87 for 92081 in the office.

$35.87Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+6.3%vs the national office rate ($33.73)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 92081 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 92081 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Connecticut
  2. What 92081 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 92081 covers

This service evaluates a limited portion of a patient’s visual field, commonly through confrontation testing or another limited field method. Ophthalmologists and optometrists may perform it in an office or outpatient setting when evaluating a focused concern, such as a suspected peripheral field deficit. The service includes the clinician’s interpretation and report, not just the act of administering the test.

Select this level based on the scope of the field assessment performed, rather than the diagnosis alone. Document the clinical reason, test method, laterality, findings, and interpretation. CMS prices the code as bilateral, so modifier 50 does not increase payment. The service may be billed globally, or its professional interpretation and technical equipment-and-staff portions may be billed separately with modifiers 26 and TC. When multiple ophthalmic diagnostic procedures are performed, the multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Connecticut compares for 92081

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92081 runs from $30.11 in Arkansas to $44.82 in San Benito County, CA. Connecticut pays $35.87. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

92081 in Connecticut vs other payment areas
  1. Connecticut · this page$35.87
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$38.19+$2.32
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$38.50+$2.63
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$35.71−$0.16
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$34.78−$1.09
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$38.53+$2.66
  7. Alaska · Alaska$39.80+$3.93

Other areas in Connecticut first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

92081 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$30.52—
ArkansasArkansas$30.11—
ArizonaArizona$32.91—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$35.90—
Chico, CACalifornia$35.83—
El Centro, CACalifornia$35.84—
Fresno, CACalifornia$35.83—
Hanford, CACalifornia$35.83—

92081 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$30.11

$40.33

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92081 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$39.801
AL$30.521
AR$30.111
AZ$32.911
CA$35.83–$44.8229
CO$35.201
CT$35.871
DC$38.501
DE$33.441
FL$33.04–$35.713
GA$31.34–$34.272
GU$36.661
HI$36.661
IA$31.341
ID$31.511
IL$32.08–$34.954
IN$31.681
KS$31.161
KY$31.081
LA$31.02–$32.452
MA$34.99–$38.592
MD$34.06–$38.503
ME$31.61–$33.282
MI$31.79–$33.372
MN$33.941
MO$30.49–$32.613
MS$30.311
MT$33.731
NC$31.931
ND$33.341
NE$31.521
NH$34.611
NJ$36.34–$38.132
NM$31.931
NV$33.651
NY$32.37–$39.355
OH$31.711
OK$31.081
OR$33.44–$36.312
PA$31.78–$35.002
PR$33.981
RI$34.621
SC$31.861
SD$33.291
TN$31.301
TX$31.58–$35.038
UT$32.261
VA$33.14–$38.502
VI$33.981
VT$33.171
WA$34.94–$39.402
WI$32.291
WV$30.961
WY$33.561

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How the 92081 rate is calculated

Each of 92081’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 92081

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.29

0.29 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense0.70

0.70 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.02

0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

1.0100

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$33.73

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Connecticut inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

11,677

Code
92081
Physician work
0.29
Practice expense
0.70
Malpractice
0.02

GPCI2026.csv

38

Locality
Connecticut
Physician work
1.020
Practice expense
1.077
Malpractice
1.210
Office calculation for 92081 in Connecticut
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.29× 1.0200.2958
Practice expense0.70× 1.0770.7539
Malpractice0.02× 1.2100.0242
Total RVUs1.0739
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Connecticut$35.87

Office: (0.29 × 1.02 + 0.7 × 1.077 + 0.02 × 1.21) × $33.4009 = $35.87

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Payment rules and modifiers for 92081

The CMS indicators that decide how 92081 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 92081

Visual field test, limited examination

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodXXXThe global surgery concept doesn’t apply.
Multiple procedures7Diagnostic ophthalmology reduction applies to the technical component.
Bilateral (modifier 50)2Already bilateral by definition: paid once at 100%.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)0Not paid without supporting documentation.
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical1Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 26 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

92081 without 26 · national office

$33.73

Visual field test, limited examination

92081-26 · Professional component

$15.70

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

Codes related to 92081

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 92081
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Connecticut
Same family
92082Visual field test, intermediate levelIntermediate-level visual field examination in the same service family.$50.43
92083Visual field exam, extended visual field testingExtended-level visual field examination in the same service family.$67.86
Often billed with
92014Comprehensive eye exam, established patientMay be reported at the same encounter when a separately supported comprehensive eye examination is performed.$134.53

How 92081 has changed in Connecticut

92081 · Office / nonfacility

$35.87

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.17 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $34.70 to $35.87 (3.4%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $34.70changed to$35.87

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.30 changed to 0.29
    • Practice expense RVU 0.68 changed to 0.70
    • Work GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.091 changed to 1.077
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.210

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $35.70changed to$34.70

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $35.12changed to$35.70

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $36.22changed to$35.12

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 0.67 changed to 0.68
    • Work GPCI 1.030 changed to 1.022
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.102 changed to 1.091
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.070 changed to 1.207

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $36.47changed to$36.22

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 0.65 changed to 0.67
    • Work GPCI 1.037 changed to 1.030
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.114 changed to 1.102
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.934 changed to 1.070

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $37.16changed to$36.47

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 0.66 changed to 0.65

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $37.24changed to$37.16

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 0.63 changed to 0.66
    • Work GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.037
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.113 changed to 1.114
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.094 changed to 0.934

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $37.59changed to$37.24

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 0.64 changed to 0.63
    • Work GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.029
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.112 changed to 1.113
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.255 changed to 1.094

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $38.35changed to$37.59

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 0.66 changed to 0.64

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $37.56changed to$38.35

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 0.64 changed to 0.66
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.021
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.117 changed to 1.112
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.244 changed to 1.255

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $37.17changed to$37.56

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 0.63 changed to 0.64
    • Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.121 changed to 1.117
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.232 changed to 1.244

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $37.70changed to$37.17

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 0.64 changed to 0.63

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $37.52changed to$37.70

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $37.96changed to$37.52

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 0.63 changed to 0.64
    • Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.02
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.116 changed to 1.121
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.234 changed to 1.232

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $38.19changed to$37.96

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 0.69 changed to 0.63
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.110 changed to 1.116
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.235 changed to 1.234

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $38.19

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$35.87Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$35.87Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$35.87Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$35.87Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$34.70Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$34.70Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$34.70Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$34.70Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$35.70Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$35.70Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$35.70Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$35.70Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$35.12Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$36.22Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$36.22Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$36.22Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$36.22Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$36.47Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$36.47Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$36.47Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$36.47Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$37.16Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$37.16Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$37.16Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$37.16Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$37.24Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$37.24Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$37.24Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$37.24Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$37.59Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$37.59Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$37.59Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$37.59Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$38.35Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$38.35Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$38.35Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$38.35Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$37.56Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$37.56Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$37.56Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$37.56Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$37.17Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$37.17Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$37.17Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$37.17Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$37.70Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$37.70Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$37.52Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$37.52Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$37.96Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$37.96Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$37.96Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$37.96Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$38.19Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$38.19Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$38.19Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$38.19Not available in this settingRVU13AR

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Where the Connecticut rate applies

Connecticut is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 215 cities and communities in Connecticut. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Ansonia
  • Ball Pond
  • Baltic
  • Bantam
  • Bethel
  • Bethlehem Village
  • Bigelow Corners
  • Blue Hills

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92081 billing questions

How does 92081 differ from 92082 or 92083?

92081 is for a limited field assessment, such as confrontation testing. Use 92082 or 92083 when the performed examination meets the intermediate or extended level, respectively.

Is 92081 reported once for both eyes?

CMS prices 92081 as bilateral. Modifier 50 does not increase payment.

Can the interpretation and testing portions be billed separately?

Yes. Modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation, and modifier TC identifies the technical portion. Without either modifier, the claim represents the global service.

What happens when other ophthalmic diagnostic tests are performed at the same visit?

The ophthalmology diagnostic multiple-procedure reduction applies to the technical component. Document the work and findings for each service performed.

What documentation supports 92081?

Record the clinical reason for testing, the limited method used, laterality, results, and the interpreting clinician’s findings. The record should support a limited—not intermediate or extended—field assessment.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 92081PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 11,677 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ConnecticutGPCI2026.csv, line 38 (RVU26D)

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