Coding Brief: Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (0402T) (February 2016)

February 2016 page 12 Coding Brief: Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (0402T) For the 2016 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, a new category III code, 0402T, was created to describe collagen cross-linking (CXL) of the cornea, including removal of the corneal epithelium and intraoperative pachymetry, when performed. Code 0402T is reported for conditions, such as corneal ectasia (eg, keratoconus) to stop or slow down the degradation of corneal collagen. CXL typically involves irradiating the cornea with ultraviolet-A (UV-A) light while introducing a photosensitizer (riboflavin or vitamin B2). This treatment involves removal of the epithelium (code 65435) and/or the introduction...

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Article Overview

This February 2016 coding brief covers corneal collagen cross-linking in the CPT code set and explains the related guidance around associated services discussed in the article. It is intended for coding professionals, ophthalmology practices, and revenue cycle teams that need to understand how this procedure is presented in CPT Assistant. The article also includes a clinical example, a procedural overview, and a coding tip that references broader operating microscope guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

Corneal cross-linking is a specialized ophthalmic procedure, and this brief helps readers recognize the CPT coding context and the related services discussed in the source. It is useful for staff who review procedure documentation, track CPT updates, or evaluate whether a claim touches on the article’s subject matter.

Article Sections

  1. February 2016 page 12

    Publication and page reference information for the coding brief.

  2. Coding Brief: Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (0402T)

    Overview of the procedure topic, the CPT category III code introduced for it, and the related service components discussed in the brief.

  3. Clinical Example (0402T)

    A brief clinical scenario illustrating the type of case addressed by the article.

  4. Description of Procedure (0402T)

    General procedural overview of the treatment workflow described in the article.

  5. Coding Tip

    Additional guidance note tied to operating microscope reporting and related code-set references.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames corneal collagen cross-linking within CPT coding guidance
  • What related procedure components are discussed alongside the main topic
  • How the article presents a clinical example and procedural overview
  • What broader operating microscope guidance is referenced in the coding tip

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Ophthalmology billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance teams
  • Coding educators

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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