CPT code 92136: Optical biometry, with IOL power calculation2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Dakota
Optical biometry measures eye dimensions and calculates intraocular lens power, typically before cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.
In South Dakota, Medicare pays $47.65 for 92136 in the office.
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Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 92136 covers
Optical biometry uses partial coherence interferometry or similar optical technology to measure axial length without touching the eye. Devices may also capture keratometry, anterior chamber depth, and other dimensions used in intraocular lens calculations. An ophthalmic technician or assistant typically acquires the measurements in an eye clinic or outpatient department. The ophthalmologist interprets the results and calculates lens power for a patient preparing for cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.
Report 92136 when optical biometry includes an intraocular lens power calculation. Retain the measurements, the calculated lens power, and the interpreting clinician’s report; record the formula and other inputs used when available. Modifier TC identifies the equipment-and-staff portion, and modifier 26 identifies the interpretation and calculation portion. Billing without either modifier represents the global service. CMS prices the code as bilateral, so modifier 50 does not increase payment; measuring the second eye alone does not support another technical unit. The ophthalmology diagnostic multiple procedure reduction applies to the technical component when this test is billed with other eligible diagnostic tests.
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 South Dakota compares for 92136
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92136 runs from $43.58 in Arkansas to $62.87 in San Benito County, CA. South Dakota pays $47.65. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Dakota · this page$47.65
- Los Angeles, CA · California$54.04+$6.39
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$54.42+$6.77
- Miami, FL · Florida$50.34+$2.69
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$49.23+$1.58
- Manhattan, NY · New York$54.44+$6.79
- Alaska · Alaska$58.58+$10.93
Other areas in South Dakota first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $44.09 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $43.58 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $47.08 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $51.03 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $50.95 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $58.34 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $53.75 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $51.17 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $53.27 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $53.06 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $54.15 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $61.61 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $61.58 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $62.87 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $62.78 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $52.22 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $54.55 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $53.22 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $55.10 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $58.30 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $50.94 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $50.07 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $50.88 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $47.76 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $49.02 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $47.13 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $48.76 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $45.02 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $51.89 | — |
| IowaIowa | $45.17 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $45.37 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $46.40 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $45.89 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $49.54 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $45.58 | — |
| KansasKansas | $44.91 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $44.74 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $46.43 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $44.65 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $54.52 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $49.82 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $50.71 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $48.58 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $45.47 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $47.58 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $47.52 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $45.60 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $48.49 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $46.27 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $46.67 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $43.98 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $43.79 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $48.10 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $45.86 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $47.70 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $45.39 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $49.23 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $54.01 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $51.61 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $45.76 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $48.02 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $55.42 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $51.86 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $54.94 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $46.41 | — |
| OhioOhio | $45.52 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $44.77 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $51.51 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $47.78 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $49.76 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $45.62 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $48.41 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $49.34 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $45.74 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $45.08 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $49.78 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $45.37 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $47.82 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $48.04 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $47.75 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $47.92 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $48.28 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $46.52 | — |
| UtahUtah | $46.25 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $47.40 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $48.41 | — |
| VermontVermont | $47.47 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $49.74 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $55.61 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $46.39 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $44.49 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $47.92 | — |
92136 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$43.58
$58.58
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $58.58 | 1 |
| AL | $44.09 | 1 |
| AR | $43.58 | 1 |
| AZ | $47.08 | 1 |
| CA | $50.94–$62.87 | 29 |
| CO | $50.07 | 1 |
| CT | $50.88 | 1 |
| DC | $54.42 | 1 |
| DE | $47.76 | 1 |
| FL | $47.13–$50.34 | 3 |
| GA | $45.02–$48.76 | 2 |
| GU | $51.89 | 1 |
| HI | $51.89 | 1 |
| IA | $45.17 | 1 |
| ID | $45.37 | 1 |
| IL | $45.89–$49.54 | 4 |
| IN | $45.58 | 1 |
| KS | $44.91 | 1 |
| KY | $44.74 | 1 |
| LA | $44.65–$46.43 | 2 |
| MA | $49.82–$54.52 | 2 |
| MD | $48.58–$54.42 | 3 |
| ME | $45.47–$47.58 | 2 |
| MI | $45.60–$47.52 | 2 |
| MN | $48.49 | 1 |
| MO | $43.98–$46.67 | 3 |
| MS | $43.79 | 1 |
| MT | $48.10 | 1 |
| NC | $45.86 | 1 |
| ND | $47.70 | 1 |
| NE | $45.39 | 1 |
| NH | $49.23 | 1 |
| NJ | $51.61–$54.01 | 2 |
| NM | $45.76 | 1 |
| NV | $48.02 | 1 |
| NY | $46.41–$55.42 | 5 |
| OH | $45.52 | 1 |
| OK | $44.77 | 1 |
| OR | $47.78–$51.51 | 2 |
| PA | $45.62–$49.76 | 2 |
| PR | $48.41 | 1 |
| RI | $49.34 | 1 |
| SC | $45.74 | 1 |
| SD | $47.65 | 1 |
| TN | $45.08 | 1 |
| TX | $45.37–$49.78 | 8 |
| UT | $46.25 | 1 |
| VA | $47.40–$54.42 | 2 |
| VI | $48.41 | 1 |
| VT | $47.47 | 1 |
| WA | $49.74–$55.61 | 2 |
| WI | $46.39 | 1 |
| WV | $44.49 | 1 |
| WY | $47.92 | 1 |
How the 92136 rate is calculated
Each of 92136’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 · 92136
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.53
0.53 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense0.89
0.89 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.02
0.02 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.4400
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$48.10
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Dakota inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
11,696
- Code
- 92136
- Physician work
- 0.53
- Practice expense
- 0.89
- Malpractice
- 0.02
GPCI2026.csv
94
- Locality
- South Dakota
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.000
- Malpractice
- 0.336
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.53 | × 1.000 | 0.5300 |
| Practice expense | 0.89 | × 1.000 | 0.8900 |
| Malpractice | 0.02 | × 0.336 | 0.0067 |
| Total RVUs | 1.4267 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Dakota$47.65
Office: (0.53 × 1 + 0.89 × 1 + 0.02 × 0.336) × $33.4009 = $47.65
Payment rules and modifiers for 92136
The CMS indicators that decide how 92136 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 92136
Optical biometry, with IOL power calculation
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 7 | Diagnostic ophthalmology reduction applies to the technical component. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 2 | Already bilateral by definition: paid once at 100%. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 1 | Diagnostic test with separate professional (26) and technical (TC) components. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 26 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
92136 without 26 · national office
$48.10
Optical biometry, with IOL power calculation
92136-26 · Professional component
$30.06
Pays only the interpretation and report.
How 92136 has changed in South Dakota
92136 · Office / nonfacility
$47.65
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $2.44 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $45.21 to $47.65 (5.4%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
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
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$45.21changed to$47.65
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.54 changed to 0.53
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.89
- Malpractice GPCI 0.382 changed to 0.336
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$46.52changed to$45.21
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$45.76changed to$46.52
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$47.01changed to$45.76
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 0.84 changed to 0.85
- Malpractice GPCI 0.364 changed to 0.382
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$50.07changed to$47.01
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.90 changed to 0.84
- Malpractice GPCI 0.347 changed to 0.364
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$55.02changed to$50.07
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.03 changed to 0.90
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$63.06changed to$55.02
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.20 changed to 1.03
- Malpractice GPCI 0.368 changed to 0.347
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$70.92changed to$63.06
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.42 changed to 1.20
- Malpractice GPCI 0.389 changed to 0.368
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$79.84changed to$70.92
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 1.67 changed to 1.42
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$90.72changed to$79.84
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 1.98 changed to 1.67
- Malpractice GPCI 0.395 changed to 0.389
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$90.51changed to$90.72
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Malpractice GPCI 0.400 changed to 0.395
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$90.84changed to$90.51
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$90.39changed to$90.84
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$90.21changed to$90.39
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 1.97 changed to 1.98
- Malpractice GPCI 0.416 changed to 0.400
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$92.84changed to$90.21
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 2.18 changed to 1.97
- Malpractice GPCI 0.432 changed to 0.416
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $92.84
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $47.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $47.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $47.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $47.65 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $45.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $45.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $45.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $45.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $46.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $46.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $46.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $46.52 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $45.76 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $47.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $47.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $47.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $47.01 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $50.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $50.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $50.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $50.07 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $55.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $55.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $55.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $55.02 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $63.06 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $63.06 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $63.06 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $63.06 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $70.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $70.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $70.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $70.92 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $79.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $79.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $79.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $79.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $90.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $90.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $90.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $90.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $90.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $90.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $90.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $90.51 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $90.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $90.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $90.39 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $90.39 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $90.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $90.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $90.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $90.21 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $92.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $92.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $92.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $92.84 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the South Dakota rate applies
South Dakota is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 485 cities and communities in South Dakota. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aberdeen
- Agar
- Agency Village
- Akaska
- Albee
- Alcester
- Alexandria
- Allen
92136 billing questions
When is 76519 reported instead of 92136?
Report 76519 when ultrasound A-scan biometry provides the measurements and an intraocular lens power calculation. An optical reading may be unobtainable with a dense cataract or poor fixation.
Can modifier 50 be appended when both eyes are measured?
Modifier 50 does not increase payment because CMS already prices 92136 as bilateral. Measurements of both eyes in one session do not justify a second technical unit.
How do modifiers 26 and TC split the service?
Modifier TC identifies the equipment-and-staff portion; modifier 26 identifies the professional interpretation and lens power calculation. Bill the applicable component when reporting only that portion, or report the global service when billing both together.
Does a multiple procedure reduction apply when OCT is done the same day?
The ophthalmology diagnostic multiple procedure reduction applies to the technical component of eligible tests performed on the same date, which may include 92136 with retinal OCT. It does not reduce the professional component under this rule.
What documentation supports billing 92136?
Keep the optical biometry measurements, the intraocular lens power calculation, and the interpreting clinician’s report. Document the calculation inputs, such as keratometry and the formula used, when available.
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
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