CPT^® 66761, Under Destruction Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 66761 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Destruction Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye.

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The provider uses a laser beam to create a small hole in the iris that equalizes the intraocular pressure between anterior and posterior chamber of the eyes. Report this code for single session of laser beam application. Providers perform this procedure to lower the intraocular pressure.

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