OCT-A: Getting Started, Coding & Getting Reimbursed

In this engaging video interview, Dr. John Warren shares practical insights on successfully integrating OCT Angiography (OCT-A) into his optometric practice. Speaking with OD Wire’s Gretchyn Bailey, Dr. Warren explains how the new CPT code for OCT-A allows for higher reimbursement and better recognition of the procedure’s complexity—making the technology both clinically valuable and financially sustainable. He offers real-world examples from his own clinic, where OCT-A has become a game-changer in diagnosing and managing conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and vascular occlusions.

Key Topics Covered:

• New OCT-A CPT Code: Significant increase in reimbursement vs. standard OCT ($57 vs. $32).
• Efficient Workflow: How to seamlessly integrate OCT-A into same-day patient exams without disrupting flow.
• Clinical Value: OCT-A provides critical vascular insights that can improve diagnosis and patient care in real time.
• Documentation Tips: What’s required to bill properly and ensure compliance with new code expectations.
• Advice for ODs: Dr. Warren compares OCT-A’s impact to topography and traditional OCT—tools he now considers indispensable.
• Future Potential: How OCT-A is likely to shape glaucoma care and broader posterior segment diagnostics.

Whether you're considering adding OCT-A or want to understand how to maximize its value, this conversation offers both honest advice and actionable strategies.

About the Speakers

Dr. John Warren is an optometrist with over 30 years' experience who practices in Racine, WI where he lives with his wife and sons and is the owner of Warren Eye Care. Dr. Warren completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and is a 1992 graduate of Indiana University School of Optometry. He has published numerous articles in the optometric press and frequently speaks at national optometric meetings. Dr. Warren also served as the 2003 President of the Wisconsin Optometric Association. His special clinical interests include difficult contact lens fittings, pediatric and geriatric eye care.​

Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO is VP of Content and Client Relations at ODwire.org. Gretchyn brings over two decades of experience in ophthalmic publishing and optometric communications to her role at ODwire. She holds the NCLC credential and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). In her capacity at ODwire, Gretchyn oversees the creation and direction of content and helps nurture the organization’s relationships with its members and stakeholders. She also serves as Editor in Chief of The ODwire Journal.