Reader Question:
Report E/M in This Eyelid Encounter
Published on Thu Feb 20, 2020
Question: Our physician performed chemodenervation to treat a bilateral blepharospasm on a new patient, according to the notes. What is a blepharospasm, and which CPT® and ICD-10 codes should I report for this encounter? Arizona Subscriber Answer: According to the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF), “blepharospasm is a neurological condition characterized by forcible closure of the eyelids.” Providers apply [...]