Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
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Endothelial Keratoplasty CCI Edits at a Glance
Published on Thu Mar 04, 2010
Get up-to-date with a complete list of Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits affecting code 65756 (Keratoplasty [corneal implant]; endothelial). The numbers in bold are the newest edits, effective with CCI 16.1 as of April 1. Online resource: Get complete coding information, including CCI bundles and reimbursement rates, at https://www.aapc.com/codes/.
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