CPT^® 67973, Under Reconstruction Procedures on the Eyelids

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 67973 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Reconstruction Procedures on the Eyelids.

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The provider performs reconstruction of the entire surface area of a lower eyelid, extending all the way through the tissue, to correct damage to the eyelid, improving cosmetic appearance and function of the eye. He transfers a tissue flap from the opposing eyelid. He may perform the procedure in stages, in more than one session.

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67973 and 67975

Eyes are not my coding specialty... however when I read the description Of CPT 67973 and 67975 and the description states "stage 1" or "stage 2", my thought would be that it is indicating that the rec... [ Read More ]

67973 and 67975

I have a patient that had surgery on 4-8-13 for a reconstruction of the total eyelid, first stage (67973) and went back on 5-10-13 for the second stage (67975). According to my CPT modifier book fro... [ Read More ]

Help coding eyelid surgery.

I'll take a stab at this.... I'm looking at 67971 or 67973 and 67875...Per CCI edits 67950 bundles.... [ Read More ]

Occular Reconstruction help please.

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Occular Reconstruction help please.

I had posted this originally in the ASC section without any reply. Thought I would try here. A full thickness lid resection was performed of the right lower eyelid consisting of approximatley 80... [ Read More ]

Coding help occular plastic

Please any suggestions would be appreciated. A full thickness lid resection was performed of the right lower eyelid consisting of approximatley 80% of lower eyelid down to the orbital rim. Medial m... [ Read More ]

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