AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 4; Volume 3 New/Revised Codes
Insertion of Aqueous Drainage Shunt
Effective October 1, 2011, code 12.67, Insertion of aqueous drainage device, was created for the placement of glaucoma drainage devices, shunts or valves that are designed to improve the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber or pars plana to a small silicone tube that collects and diverts the fluid for absorption into the lymph and blood vessels around the eye. When the trabecular meshwork drainage system does not allow the flow of aqueous humor from the eye, the fluid builds up and causes damage to the optic nerve. Intraocular pressure affects the function of the optic...
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Article Overview
This article covers the introduction of a new procedure code for insertion of an aqueous drainage device and discusses the glaucoma treatment context in which drainage devices, shunts, and valves are used. It is relevant to coding professionals, ophthalmology practices, and revenue cycle staff who need to recognize the scope of the change and the general clinical setting addressed by the update.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers identify a new procedure coding category tied to glaucoma drainage device placement and understand the broader ophthalmic context in which this type of service appears.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical context for glaucoma drainage device placement
- The purpose of the new procedure code category
- The types of ophthalmic services addressed by the update
- The effective date associated with the coding change
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Ophthalmology billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physicians and clinical documentation staff
Codes Discussed
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