CPT^® 65875, Under Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 65875 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye.

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The provider uses an incisional technique to sever adhesions of the posterior synechiae of the anterior segment of the eye with or without an injection of air or liquid to treat glaucoma.

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what codes would one use for this case?

It would appear (to me) that this is a component of your codes {65875 & 66625}, where the surgeon injected BSS to reestablish intraocular pressure. David Keown, CPC, OCS... [ Read More ]

what codes would one use for this case?

My apology for leaving my codes out.. I have 67036 65875 and 66625 thus far.. can not find a code for the reformation of the anterior chamber? I am leaning toward 67015? would appreciated others opi... [ Read More ]

CPT question-Can someone tell me

66984 CATARACT SURG W/IOL 1 STAGE 65875 INCISE INNER EYE ADHESIONS Code 65875 is a component of Column 1 code 66984 but a modifier is allowed in order to differentiate between the services p... [ Read More ]

CPT question-Can someone tell me

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Can someone tell me if a modifier 59 can be used on CPT 65875 which is inclusive with CPT 66984. A modifier 51 wa... [ Read More ]

CPT question

Hi, Can someone tell me if a modifier 59 can be used on CPT 65875 which is inclusive with CPT 66984. A modifier 51 was used on the initial claim and I know that modifier 59 can only be used under ce... [ Read More ]

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