CPT® 67227, Under Destruction Procedures on the Retina or Choroid
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 67227 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Destruction Procedures on the Retina or Choroid.
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Summary
In retinopathy, tiny new vessels grow profusely and fibrous tissue proliferates in between the layers of the retina, which may extend into the optic nerve and vitreous, clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina. Untreated, this condition can lead to blindness. in this procedure, the provider destroys these blood vessels using freezing (cryotherapy) or heating (diathermy) probes. The provider may perform this procedure for treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
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