CPT^® 68801, Under Probing and/or Related Procedures on the Lacrimal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 68801 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Probing and/or Related Procedures on the Lacrimal System.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider dilates the lacrimal punctum, an opening that drains tears from the conjunctival sac into the lacrimal duct in the eye. He may or may not perform an irrigation of the punctum. This procedure treats an injury, blockage, or punctal stenosis in which the punctal opening narrows from inflammation causing epiphoria, or the overflow of tears onto the face.

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CPT 68801 QUESTION

[QUOTE="cherylbr, post: 475685, member: 47932"] CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER A QUESTION FOR ME IN REGARDS TO CODE 68801. IS THIS A UNILATERAL CODE? IF THE PATIENT HAS THIS PROCEDURE ON THE SAME SIDE AN... [ Read More ]

CPT 68801 QUESTION

68801 Is a unilateral procedure , if done on BOTH sides use a 50 modifier. If done on one side use RT or LT. It is not lid specific.... [ Read More ]

CPT 68801 QUESTION

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER A QUESTION FOR ME IN REGARDS TO CODE 68801. IS THIS A UNILATERAL CODE? IF THE PATIENT HAS THIS PROCEDURE ON THE SAME SIDE AND BOTH UPPER AND LOWER HOW SHOULD THIS BE SUBMIT... [ Read More ]

68801 question correct billing

What is the correct way to bill for code 68801 if all 4 punctums are done? (Meaning right upper, right lower, left upper and left lower.) Also, how would you bill for both punctum of same side? (Me... [ Read More ]

68801-50 Dilation of Lacrimal Punctum

[QUOTE="Avanti2015, post: 367490, member: 358661"]Medicare won't increase the reimbursement rate on their own. So, you would agree that 68801-50, 1 unit, should be 150% the typical charge? Or 1 unit, ... [ Read More ]

68801-50 Dilation of Lacrimal Punctum

Medicare won't increase the reimbursement rate on their own. So, you would agree that 68801-50, 1 unit, should be 150% the typical charge? Or 1 unit, double the charge? I suppose either way Medicare w... [ Read More ]

68801-50 Dilation of Lacrimal Punctum

68801-50 I believe is correct... [ Read More ]

68801-50 Dilation of Lacrimal Punctum

Hi all, This is a current question in our billing office. Medicare states that 68801-LT and 68801-RT need to be billed together using modifier 50. I believe that when billing with modifier 50, we sho... [ Read More ]

Punctum Plugs

Physician used punctum dilator to dilate the upper puncta of right eye. Then inserted a collagen plug. This is my short version of the op report but basically what was done.:) My question is can I bil... [ Read More ]

Dacryocystorhinostomy

was 68815 done? CPT ASST Year: 2009 Issue: August Pages: 9&11 Title: Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers Surgery–Eye and Ocular Adnexa We received two questions pertaining to t... [ Read More ]

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