CPT^® 66680, Under Repair Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 66680 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye.

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The provider repairs the area of the iris where it has torn away from the ciliary body. This procedure brings the iris back to its original position.

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Repositioning of Prolapsed Iris

Patient has a prolapsed iris. It was not the cause of a traumatic injury or cateract surgery. I really don't like 66680 but cannot find anything else. "A lid speculum was then inserted. Additional... [ Read More ]

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66680- REPAIR OF IRIS, CILIARY BODY- THIS HOLDS GOOD FOR THIS SCENARIO. Hope this helps... [ Read More ]

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