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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 [...]
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