Wiki Trabeculectomy cpt code

[kumeena]

What is the code for trabeculectomy when it is done with 66984 (ECCE) Is it seperately billable? Do I need any modifier (51??)

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[juliabiz@hotmail.com]

What is the code for trabeculectomy when it is done with 66984 (ECCE) Is it seperately billable? Do I need any modifier (51??)

Thank you

I would use code 66170 for trabeculectomy ab externo in absence of previous surgery. And I would use a modifier 51 with it. That is my best guess, good luck

 

[kumeena]

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