CPT^® 68815, Under Probing and/or Related Procedures on the Lacrimal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 68815 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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The provider probes the nasolacrimal duct to identify a possible obstruction or stricture; he may or may not irrigate the duct. He inserts a tube or stent to keep the nasolacrimal duct open.

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CPT 68815

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CPT 68815

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Anyone know if 31239 Dacryocystorhinostomy and 68815 Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent can be coded together? I don't see any NCCI edits but was... [ Read More ]

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Not that I could locate in my 2011 Coding Companion for Ophthalmology. 68815 looks to be the best choice. Also, unless the approach is different (different incision/angle) then you would not have a ... [ Read More ]

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