Coding Brief: Reporting Goniotomy With Other Glaucoma Surgery (May 2022)

May 2022 page 14 Coding Brief: Reporting Goniotomy With Other Glaucoma Surgery Over the past several years, the American Medical Association (AMA)/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale (RVS) Update Committee (RUC) monitored the utilization of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes 66174, Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal; without retention of device or stent, and 66175, Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal; with retention of device or stent. After much data collection and analysis, it was determined that although the utilization of these services did not increase, code 66174 was often reported together with code 65820, Goniotomy. However, because the...

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Article Overview

This Coding Brief explains a 2022 CPT update in the context of glaucoma surgery reporting. It is relevant to ophthalmology coders, billing staff, and compliance professionals who need to understand how the article frames current procedural terminology guidance, the related utilization review context, and the broader reporting considerations for glaucoma procedures and aqueous outflow interventions.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate understanding of this update helps coding teams interpret CPT guidance consistently and avoid reporting conflicts in glaucoma surgery cases. It is especially useful for professionals working with ophthalmic surgery coding and CPT editorial changes.

Article Sections

  1. May 2022 page 14

    Introductory publication information for the CPT Assistant coding brief.

  2. Coding Brief: Reporting Goniotomy With Other Glaucoma Surgery

    Overview of the article’s focus on glaucoma surgery reporting and the surrounding CPT context.

  3. Coding Tip

    A brief note pointing readers to related aqueous shunt coding guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within glaucoma surgery coding guidance
  • How a CPT 2022 editorial update is presented in the context of reporting
  • The broader topic areas addressed in the coding brief
  • Where related aqueous shunt guidance is referenced

Who Should Read This

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

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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