CPT code 92083: Visual field exam, extended visual field testing2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Connecticut

Extended visual field testing uses quantitative threshold perimetry or qualifying kinetic mapping to assess glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmic disease, or hydroxychloroquine toxicity.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality2.7M Medicare services in 2024

In Connecticut, Medicare pays $67.86 for 92083 in the office.

$67.86Office (non-facility)
Not available in this settingHospital or facility
+6.4%vs the national office rate ($63.80)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 92083 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 92083 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Connecticut
  2. What 92083 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 92083 covers

Extended visual field testing maps peripheral and central sensitivity with automated quantitative threshold perimetry, commonly on Humphrey or Octopus equipment using 24-2, 30-2, or 10-2 patterns. Qualifying Goldmann kinetic testing plots at least three isopters and checks static points within the central 30 degrees. A technician administers the test in an eye clinic or hospital outpatient department; an ophthalmologist or optometrist interprets reliability, defect patterns, and changes from prior fields. Common indications include glaucoma surveillance, optic neuropathy, chiasmal lesions, and hydroxychloroquine toxicity monitoring.

Select 92083 for a documented extended strategy rather than intermediate suprathreshold testing or limited screening. Record the strategy, eye or eyes tested, reliability, results, and clinical interpretation. Report one unit whether one or both eyes are tested: CMS prices the code as bilateral, and modifier 50 does not increase payment. Modifier 26 identifies interpretation only; modifier TC identifies equipment and staff only. Bill without a component modifier when both portions are provided. When performed with other eligible ophthalmic diagnostic tests, the ophthalmology diagnostic multiple procedure reduction affects eligible technical components.

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 92083

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92083 runs from $56.88 in Arkansas to $85.95 in San Benito County, CA. Connecticut pays $67.86. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

92083 in Connecticut vs other payment areas
  1. Connecticut · this page$67.86
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$72.80+$4.94
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$73.08+$5.22
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$66.73−$1.13
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$65.01−$2.85
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$72.81+$4.95
  7. Alaska · Alaska$74.72+$6.86

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

Every other payment area

92083 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$57.66—
ArkansasArkansas$56.88—
ArizonaArizona$62.25—
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$68.33—
Chico, CACalifornia$68.25—
El Centro, CACalifornia$68.26—
Fresno, CACalifornia$68.25—
Hanford, CACalifornia$68.25—

92083 rates by state

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$56.88

$77.10

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92083 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$74.721
AL$57.661
AR$56.881
AZ$62.251
CA$68.25–$85.9529
CO$66.841
CT$67.861
DC$73.081
DE$63.251
FL$62.07–$66.733
GA$58.87–$64.732
GU$69.921
HI$69.921
IA$59.421
ID$59.701
IL$60.10–$65.694
IN$60.041
KS$58.981
KY$58.551
LA$58.39–$61.132
MA$66.40–$73.462
MD$64.47–$73.083
ME$59.80–$63.132
MI$59.81–$62.622
MN$64.681
MO$57.33–$61.553
MS$57.121
MT$63.791
NC$60.421
ND$63.401
NE$59.781
NH$65.631
NJ$68.82–$72.352
NM$60.051
NV$63.731
NY$61.26–$74.255
OH$59.731
OK$58.641
OR$63.41–$69.082
PA$59.92–$66.142
PR$64.301
RI$65.581
SC$60.141
SD$63.351
TN$59.231
TX$59.54–$66.468
UT$60.921
VA$62.80–$73.082
VI$64.301
VT$63.001
WA$66.33–$75.112
WI$61.371
WV$57.961
WY$63.621

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How the 92083 rate is calculated

Each of 92083’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 · 92083

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.49

0.49 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.40

1.40 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.02

0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

1.9100

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$63.80

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

11,683

Code
92083
Physician work
0.49
Practice expense
1.40
Malpractice
0.02

GPCI2026.csv

38

Locality
Connecticut
Physician work
1.020
Practice expense
1.077
Malpractice
1.210
Office calculation for 92083 in Connecticut
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.49× 1.0200.4998
Practice expense1.40× 1.0771.5078
Malpractice0.02× 1.2100.0242
Total RVUs2.0318
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Connecticut$67.86

Office: (0.49 × 1.02 + 1.4 × 1.077 + 0.02 × 1.21) × $33.4009 = $67.86

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Payment rules and modifiers for 92083

The CMS indicators that decide how 92083 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 92083

Visual field exam, extended visual field testing

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

92083 without 26 · national office

$63.80

Visual field exam, extended visual field testing

92083-26 · Professional component

$26.39

Pays only the interpretation and report.

When to use modifier 26

How 92083 has changed in Connecticut

92083 · Office / nonfacility

$67.86

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $2.20 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $65.66 to $67.86 (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

    $65.66changed to$67.86

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.50 changed to 0.49
    • Practice expense RVU 1.37 changed to 1.40
    • 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

    $67.93changed to$65.66

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.38 changed to 1.37

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $66.82changed to$67.93

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $68.22changed to$66.82

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.34 changed to 1.38
    • 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

    $69.48changed to$68.22

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.32 changed to 1.34
    • 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

    $70.05changed to$69.48

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $69.97changed to$70.05

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.26 changed to 1.32
    • 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

    $71.00changed to$69.97

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 1.29 changed to 1.26
    • 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

    $71.32changed to$71.00

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 1.30 changed to 1.29

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $71.36changed to$71.32

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • 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

    $70.99changed to$71.36

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 1.29 changed to 1.30
    • 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

    $71.25changed to$70.99

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $70.89changed to$71.25

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $71.28changed to$70.89

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 1.28 changed to 1.29
    • 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

    $72.73changed to$71.28

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 1.42 changed to 1.28
    • 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: $72.73

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$67.86Not available in this settingRVU26D
2026-07-01$67.86Not available in this settingRVU26C
2026-04-01$67.86Not available in this settingRVU26B
2026-01-01$67.86Not available in this settingRVU26A
2025-10-01$65.66Not available in this settingRVU25D
2025-07-01$65.66Not available in this settingRVU25C
2025-04-01$65.66Not available in this settingRVU25B
2025-01-01$65.66Not available in this settingRVU25A
2024-10-01$67.93Not available in this settingRVU24D
2024-07-01$67.93Not available in this settingRVU24C
2024-04-01$67.93Not available in this settingRVU24B
2024-03-09$67.93Not available in this settingRVU24AR
2024-01-01$66.82Not available in this settingRVU24A
2023-10-01$68.22Not available in this settingRVU23D
2023-07-01$68.22Not available in this settingRVU23C
2023-04-01$68.22Not available in this settingRVU23B
2023-01-01$68.22Not available in this settingRVU23A
2022-10-01$69.48Not available in this settingRVU22D
2022-07-01$69.48Not available in this settingRVU22C
2022-04-01$69.48Not available in this settingRVU22B
2022-01-01$69.48Not available in this settingRVU22A
2021-10-01$70.05Not available in this settingRVU21D
2021-07-01$70.05Not available in this settingRVU21C
2021-04-01$70.05Not available in this settingRVU21B
2021-01-01$70.05Not available in this settingRVU21A
2020-10-01$69.97Not available in this settingRVU20D
2020-07-01$69.97Not available in this settingRVU20C
2020-04-01$69.97Not available in this settingRVU20B
2020-01-01$69.97Not available in this settingRVU20A
2019-10-01$71.00Not available in this settingRVU19D
2019-07-01$71.00Not available in this settingRVU19C
2019-04-01$71.00Not available in this settingRVU19B
2019-01-01$71.00Not available in this settingRVU19A
2018-10-01$71.32Not available in this settingRVU18D
2018-07-01$71.32Not available in this settingRVU18C
2018-04-01$71.32Not available in this settingRVU18B
2018-01-01$71.32Not available in this settingRVU18AR1
2017-10-01$71.36Not available in this settingRVU17D
2017-07-01$71.36Not available in this settingRVU17C
2017-04-01$71.36Not available in this settingRVU17B
2017-01-01$71.36Not available in this settingRVU17A
2016-10-01$70.99Not available in this settingRVU16D
2016-07-01$70.99Not available in this settingRVU16C
2016-04-01$70.99Not available in this settingRVU16B
2016-01-01$70.99Not available in this settingRVU16A
2015-10-01$71.25Not available in this settingRVU15D
2015-07-01$71.25Not available in this settingRVU15C
2015-04-01$70.89Not available in this settingRVU15B
2015-01-01$70.89Not available in this settingRVU15A
2014-10-01$71.28Not available in this settingRVU14D
2014-07-01$71.28Not available in this settingRVU14C
2014-04-01$71.28Not available in this settingRVU14B
2014-01-01$71.28Not available in this settingRVU14A
2013-10-01$72.73Not available in this settingRVU13D
2013-07-01$72.73Not available in this settingRVU13C
2013-04-01$72.73Not available in this settingRVU13B
2013-01-01$72.73Not 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.

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92083 billing questions

How is this code distinguished from 92082 and 92081?

The level depends on the testing strategy, not the time spent. Quantitative threshold programs, or Goldmann mapping with at least three isopters and central static testing, support 92083. Suprathreshold testing or qualifying two-isopter mapping supports 92082; limited methods support 92081.

Should modifier 50 be added when both eyes are tested?

Report one unit whether one or both eyes are tested. CMS already prices 92083 as bilateral, so modifier 50 does not increase payment.

When are modifiers 26 and TC used?

Use modifier 26 when billing only the interpretation, such as reading fields performed in a hospital outpatient department. Use modifier TC when billing only the equipment and technician portion. A practice billing both portions reports the code without either component modifier.

Can it be billed on the same day as an eye exam or OCT?

Yes, when the extended field test is performed, medically necessary, and documented. It may accompany an ophthalmic exam or optic nerve imaging; the ophthalmology diagnostic multiple procedure reduction affects eligible technical components of same-day diagnostic tests.

What documentation supports the interpretation?

A signed interpretation should identify the test strategy, eyes tested, reliability, findings, and comparison with prior fields when available. A test printout alone does not support billing the professional component.

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 92083PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 11,683 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for ConnecticutGPCI2026.csv, line 38 (RVU26D)

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