Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis

Effective October 1, 2013, three new procedure codes have been created for the implantation (14.81), removal (14.82) and revision or replacement (14.83) of an epiretinal visual prosthesis. The epiretinal visual prosthesis is an implant that is used to partially restore vision by providing electrical stimulation of the retina to induce visual perception in patients with severe to profound retinitis pigmentosa. A miniature video camera housed in the patient’s glasses captures a video image. The video is sent to a small patient-worn computer which processes the video and transforms it into instructions that are sent back...

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Article Overview

This article explains a coding update focused on epiretinal visual prosthesis procedures. It is relevant to coders, ophthalmology practices, and compliance teams who need to understand the scope of newly created procedure categories and the related guidance discussed in the article. The article covers the clinical context of the device, the effective date of the changes, and the procedure categories addressed by the update.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize that a new set of procedure codes was introduced for a specialized retinal implant service and clarifies the overall subject matter of the coding update.

What You Will Learn

  • The clinical context for epiretinal visual prosthesis procedures
  • The scope of the coding update effective October 1, 2013
  • The procedure categories addressed in the article
  • The general components of the implant described in the article

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Ophthalmology billing staff
  • Health information management professionals
  • Compliance staff

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM Procedure Coding System: 14.81
  • ICD-9-CM Procedure Coding System: 14.82
  • ICD-9-CM Procedure Coding System: 14.83
  • ICD-9-CM Procedure Coding System: 13.91
  • ICD-9-CM Procedure Coding System: 14.9
  • ICD-9-CM Procedure Coding System: 97.31

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