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Can You Code a Conjunctival Cyst Removal?

Published on Mon Nov 22, 2021

Question: Our ophthalmologist removed a conjunctival cyst, but did not incise or drain it, only snipped it. How should I code? Georgia Subscriber Answer: If the physician documented an excision of the cyst, you’ll report 68110 (Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm), 68115 (… over 1 cm), or 68130 (… with adjacent sclera). If the physician does not [...]
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