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Recognize That Canaloplasty Includes Goniotomy

Published on Tue Nov 22, 2022

Question: Our ophthalmologist performed both canaloplasty and goniotomy on a patient’s right eye to treat their worsening glaucoma. We reported CPT® code 66174 for the therapeutic dilation of Schlemm’s Canal and 65820 for goniotomy, but the claim was denied. Where did we go wrong? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: The problem likely stems from the fact that as of July 1, 2020, 65820 [...]
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