CPT^® 67710, Under Incision Procedures on the Eyelids

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 67710 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Eyelids.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider removes stitches and scar tissue from eyelids previously sewn together to protect the cornea from irritation in the presence of corneal disease or damage.

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billing code 66984 and 67710

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billing code 66984 and 67710

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Coding question

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Partial tarrsorhaphy severing

[QUOTE="Stenglein, post: 180954, member: 43859"]I am trying to code an E/M visit during which a partial tarrsoraphy severing was performed. Is a partial severing billable using 67710? Or,because it ... [ Read More ]

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Permanent lateral tarsorrhaphy?

[QUOTE="trent123, post: 125395, member: 56977"]Patient had a permanent lateral tarsorrhaphy , I m stuck choosing between cpt code 67710 and 67880 . What is the diffrence, ?[/QUOTE] The 67880 is for ... [ Read More ]

Permanent lateral tarsorrhaphy?

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