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Keep Strabismus Types Straight for Correct Coding

Published on Tue May 23, 2023

Question: Our ophthalmologist diagnosed a patient with monocular esotropia in the right eye, with a V pattern. Can you explain the different types of strabismus and how to figure out which diagnosis code to report in this case? Ohio Subscriber Answer: Strabismus occurs when the eyes are not aligned properly. One or both of a patient’s eyes may turn inward (esotropia), outward [...]
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