CPT code 92230: Fluorescein angioscopy, with interpretation and report2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Carolina
Fluorescein angioscopy examines ocular vascular circulation after dye administration, with interpretation and a report documenting the findings for the tested eye.
In South Carolina, Medicare pays $124.23 for 92230 in the office and $26.09 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 92230 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 92230 covers
Fluorescein angioscopy is a direct examination of ocular circulation after fluorescein dye is administered. An ophthalmologist, often a retina specialist, evaluates the vascular appearance and documents the interpretation; the service is commonly performed in an ophthalmology office. It is distinct from photographic angiography, which records a series of images for interpretation.
Report the service for the eye examined, with documentation identifying the eye, the clinical reason for the examination, and the interpreted findings. The interpretation and report are part of the service, not separate services to code again. When both eyes are examined, CMS pays each side separately at 100%; report the service for each side under the applicable claim-line conventions.
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 Carolina compares for 92230
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92230 runs from $116.51 in Arkansas to $183.94 in San Benito County, CA. South Carolina pays $124.23. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Carolina · this page$124.23
- Los Angeles, CA · California$153.77+$29.54
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$154.07+$29.84
- Miami, FL · Florida$139.57+$15.34
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$135.36+$11.13
- Manhattan, NY · New York$153.11+$28.88
- Alaska · Alaska$149.46+$25.23
Other areas in South Carolina first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $118.37 | $25.43 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $116.51 | $25.27 |
| ArizonaArizona | $129.27 | $26.35 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $143.53 | $27.12 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $143.40 | $26.99 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $169.10 | $29.11 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $153.35 | $27.80 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $143.84 | $27.42 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $151.26 | $27.74 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $150.72 | $27.61 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $154.85 | $27.81 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $179.96 | $30.20 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $179.92 | $30.15 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $183.94 | $30.78 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $183.75 | $30.59 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $148.20 | $27.23 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $156.79 | $27.74 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $151.44 | $27.60 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $158.42 | $27.99 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $169.04 | $29.05 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $143.39 | $26.98 |
| ColoradoColorado | $140.04 | $27.03 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $142.23 | $27.83 |
| DelawareDelaware | $131.56 | $26.62 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $135.47 | $27.87 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $128.68 | $27.14 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $135.05 | $27.14 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $121.11 | $26.36 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $147.70 | $26.94 |
| IowaIowa | $122.62 | $25.43 |
| IdahoIdaho | $123.28 | $25.56 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $125.34 | $27.62 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $123.95 | $26.98 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $137.13 | $28.04 |
| IndianaIndiana | $124.08 | $25.62 |
| KansasKansas | $121.53 | $25.51 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $120.40 | $25.98 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $126.52 | $26.57 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $120.01 | $26.01 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $155.30 | $28.48 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $138.91 | $27.07 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $141.74 | $27.77 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $134.37 | $26.88 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $123.48 | $25.76 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $131.44 | $26.18 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $129.94 | $27.44 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $123.37 | $26.40 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $135.24 | $25.94 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $126.08 | $26.34 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $127.57 | $26.45 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $117.46 | $25.90 |
| MississippiMississippi | $117.03 | $25.58 |
| MontanaMontana | $132.93 | $26.72 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $124.96 | $25.86 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $132.14 | $25.93 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $123.49 | $25.45 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $137.36 | $26.79 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $152.17 | $28.96 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $144.15 | $28.16 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $123.92 | $26.52 |
| NevadaNevada | $132.82 | $26.50 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $156.49 | $30.20 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $144.73 | $28.43 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $155.15 | $29.61 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $126.94 | $26.04 |
| OhioOhio | $123.21 | $26.24 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $120.67 | $25.82 |
| Portland, OROregon | $145.33 | $27.32 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $132.09 | $26.30 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $138.14 | $27.57 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $123.69 | $26.18 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $134.15 | $26.76 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $136.86 | $27.14 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $132.05 | $25.83 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $122.13 | $25.59 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $139.31 | $26.94 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $122.77 | $26.11 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $131.79 | $26.53 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $132.48 | $26.69 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $131.37 | $26.65 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $132.08 | $26.61 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $132.81 | $27.34 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $127.10 | $26.30 |
| UtahUtah | $126.09 | $26.24 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $130.64 | $26.23 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $134.15 | $26.76 |
| VermontVermont | $131.16 | $26.00 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $138.80 | $26.96 |
| King County, WAWashington | $159.08 | $28.75 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $127.31 | $25.56 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $118.85 | $26.55 |
| WyomingWyoming | $132.59 | $26.37 |
92230 rates by state
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$116.51
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $149.46 | 1 |
| AL | $118.37 | 1 |
| AR | $116.51 | 1 |
| AZ | $129.27 | 1 |
| CA | $143.39–$183.94 | 29 |
| CO | $140.04 | 1 |
| CT | $142.23 | 1 |
| DC | $154.07 | 1 |
| DE | $131.56 | 1 |
| FL | $128.68–$139.57 | 3 |
| GA | $121.11–$135.05 | 2 |
| GU | $147.70 | 1 |
| HI | $147.70 | 1 |
| IA | $122.62 | 1 |
| ID | $123.28 | 1 |
| IL | $123.95–$137.13 | 4 |
| IN | $124.08 | 1 |
| KS | $121.53 | 1 |
| KY | $120.40 | 1 |
| LA | $120.01–$126.52 | 2 |
| MA | $138.91–$155.30 | 2 |
| MD | $134.37–$154.07 | 3 |
| ME | $123.48–$131.44 | 2 |
| MI | $123.37–$129.94 | 2 |
| MN | $135.24 | 1 |
| MO | $117.46–$127.57 | 3 |
| MS | $117.03 | 1 |
| MT | $132.93 | 1 |
| NC | $124.96 | 1 |
| ND | $132.14 | 1 |
| NE | $123.49 | 1 |
| NH | $137.36 | 1 |
| NJ | $144.15–$152.17 | 2 |
| NM | $123.92 | 1 |
| NV | $132.82 | 1 |
| NY | $126.94–$156.49 | 5 |
| OH | $123.21 | 1 |
| OK | $120.67 | 1 |
| OR | $132.09–$145.33 | 2 |
| PA | $123.69–$138.14 | 2 |
| PR | $134.15 | 1 |
| RI | $136.86 | 1 |
| SC | $124.23 | 1 |
| SD | $132.05 | 1 |
| TN | $122.13 | 1 |
| TX | $122.77–$139.31 | 8 |
| UT | $126.09 | 1 |
| VA | $130.64–$154.07 | 2 |
| VI | $134.15 | 1 |
| VT | $131.16 | 1 |
| WA | $138.80–$159.08 | 2 |
| WI | $127.31 | 1 |
| WV | $118.85 | 1 |
| WY | $132.59 | 1 |
How the 92230 rate is calculated
Each of 92230’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 · 92230
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.59
0.59 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense3.35
3.35 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.04
0.04 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.9800
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$132.94
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Carolina inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
11,712
- Code
- 92230
- Physician work
- 0.59
- Practice expense
- 3.35
- Malpractice
- 0.04
GPCI2026.csv
93
- Locality
- South Carolina
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.924
- Malpractice
- 0.850
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.59 | × 1.000 | 0.5900 |
| Practice expense | 3.35 | × 0.924 | 3.0954 |
| Malpractice | 0.04 | × 0.850 | 0.0340 |
| Total RVUs | 3.7194 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Carolina$124.23
Office: (0.59 × 1 + 3.35 × 0.924 + 0.04 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $124.23
Facility: (0.59 × 1 + 0.17 × 0.924 + 0.04 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $26.09
Payment rules and modifiers for 92230
The CMS indicators that decide how 92230 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 92230
Fluorescein angioscopy, with interpretation and report
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 3 | Each side paid at 100% (no 150% cap). |
| 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 | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 50 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
92230 without 50 · national office
$132.94
Fluorescein angioscopy, with interpretation and report
92230-50 · Each side: 200%
$265.88
Each side is paid at 100% of the fee schedule amount.
How 92230 has changed in South Carolina
92230 · Office / nonfacility
$124.23
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $10.74 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $113.49 to $124.23 (9.5%).
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
$113.49changed to$124.23
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 0.60 changed to 0.59
- Practice expense RVU 3.15 changed to 3.35
- Practice expense GPCI 0.913 changed to 0.924
- Malpractice GPCI 0.817 changed to 0.850
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$126.55changed to$113.49
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 3.48 changed to 3.15
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$124.49changed to$126.55
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$104.74changed to$124.49
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 2.71 changed to 3.48
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.913
- Malpractice GPCI 0.756 changed to 0.817
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$91.72changed to$104.74
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 2.24 changed to 2.71
- Practice expense GPCI 0.903 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.756
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$85.24changed to$91.72
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 2.01 changed to 2.24
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$73.07changed to$85.24
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.55 changed to 2.01
- Malpractice RVU 0.03 changed to 0.04
- Practice expense GPCI 0.907 changed to 0.903
- Malpractice GPCI 0.624 changed to 0.695
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$61.66changed to$73.07
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.20 changed to 1.55
- Practice expense GPCI 0.912 changed to 0.907
- Malpractice GPCI 0.553 changed to 0.624
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$55.36changed to$61.66
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 1.01 changed to 1.20
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$54.95changed to$55.36
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 1.00 changed to 1.01
- Malpractice GPCI 0.634 changed to 0.553
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$55.23changed to$54.95
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 1.01 changed to 1.00
- Malpractice GPCI 0.715 changed to 0.634
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$55.10changed to$55.23
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 1.00 changed to 1.01
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$54.83changed to$55.10
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$55.99changed to$54.83
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 1.03 changed to 1.00
- Malpractice RVU 0.04 changed to 0.03
- Practice expense GPCI 0.911 changed to 0.912
- Malpractice GPCI 0.618 changed to 0.715
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$55.76changed to$55.99
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 1.12 changed to 1.03
- Practice expense GPCI 0.909 changed to 0.911
- Malpractice GPCI 0.520 changed to 0.618
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $55.76
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $124.23 | $26.09 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $124.23 | $26.09 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $124.23 | $26.09 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $124.23 | $26.09 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $113.49 | $29.32 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $113.49 | $29.32 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $113.49 | $29.32 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $113.49 | $29.32 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $126.55 | $32.64 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $126.55 | $32.64 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $126.55 | $32.64 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $126.55 | $32.64 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $124.49 | $32.11 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $104.74 | $33.05 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $104.74 | $33.05 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $104.74 | $33.05 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $104.74 | $33.05 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $91.72 | $31.41 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $91.72 | $31.41 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $91.72 | $31.41 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $91.72 | $31.41 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $85.24 | $32.30 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $85.24 | $32.30 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $85.24 | $32.30 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $85.24 | $32.30 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $73.07 | $32.80 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $73.07 | $32.80 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $73.07 | $32.80 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $73.07 | $32.80 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $61.66 | $32.74 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $61.66 | $32.74 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $61.66 | $32.74 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $61.66 | $32.74 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $55.36 | $32.37 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $55.36 | $32.37 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $55.36 | $32.37 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $55.36 | $32.37 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $54.95 | $32.03 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $54.95 | $32.03 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $54.95 | $32.03 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $54.95 | $32.03 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $55.23 | $32.70 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $55.23 | $32.70 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $55.23 | $32.70 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $55.23 | $32.70 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $55.10 | $32.49 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $55.10 | $32.49 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $54.83 | $32.33 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $54.83 | $32.33 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $55.99 | $33.47 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $55.99 | $33.47 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $55.99 | $33.47 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $55.99 | $33.47 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $55.76 | $32.26 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $55.76 | $32.26 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $55.76 | $32.26 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $55.76 | $32.26 | RVU13AR |
Where the South Carolina rate applies
South Carolina is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 475 cities and communities in South Carolina. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Abbeville
- Abney Crossroads
- Adams Run
- Aiken
- Alcolu
- Allendale
- Anderson
- Andrews
92230 billing questions
How is 92230 different from fluorescein angiography?
92230 describes direct fluorescein angioscopy with interpretation and a report. Use 92235 when the service is multiframe fluorescein angiography rather than direct angioscopic examination.
What documentation supports 92230?
Document the eye examined, the clinical indication, and the findings and interpretation. The service includes its interpretation and report.
How is 92230 paid when both eyes are examined?
CMS pays each side separately at 100%. Report each examined side using the applicable claim-line conventions.
Can 92230 be reported with 92235?
They describe different examination methods: direct angioscopy versus multiframe fluorescein angiography. Report both only when both distinct services were actually performed and documented.
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.
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