Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
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Surgically Induced Astigmatism
Published on Thu Apr 12, 2007
Question: We have a patient who has had surgically induced astigmatism following cataract surgery. What diagnosis code or codes should I be using for this condition? California Subscriber Answer: Some patients may experience surgically induced astigmatism after cataract surgery until the incision heals. The sutures that the ophthalmologist places can cause a slight wrinkling of the cornea, and the patient can then experience astigmatism until the surgical wound fully heals. This is a complication that sometimes occurs after cataract surgery.
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