I am trying to determine which is the appropriate code to use 65400 or 65435 for the following:
The lid speculum was inserted between the lids, and a 57 blade was used to remove the corneal epithelium. The fornices and cornea were irrigated profusely with BSS. The basement of the irregular raised corneal tissue was polished with the 57 blade. A bandage contact lens was placed on eye.
It also states Dx=Recurrent Corneal Erosions (I used: H18.831)
Is there someone that could help clarify this for me?
The lid speculum was inserted between the lids, and a 57 blade was used to remove the corneal epithelium. The fornices and cornea were irrigated profusely with BSS. The basement of the irregular raised corneal tissue was polished with the 57 blade. A bandage contact lens was placed on eye.
It also states Dx=Recurrent Corneal Erosions (I used: H18.831)
Is there someone that could help clarify this for me?