Coding Correction: Reporting Eye and Ocular Adnexa Procedures (April 2019)

April 2019 pages 7-8 Coding Correction: Reporting Eye and Ocular Adnexa Procedures In the Frequently Asked Questions of the December 2018 issue of CPT Assistant (p 10), the answer to an ocular-related question incorrectly listed code "61762." The correct code is "66172." In addition, the question was placed incorrectly under "Surgery: Digestive System," instead of a separate subheading of "Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa." Coding Correction: Reporting Eye and Ocular Adnexa Procedures. CPT® Assistant. 2019; April 2019 pages 7-8 ...

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Article Overview

This short correction notice is for readers who track CPT Assistant updates and coding references related to eye and ocular adnexa procedures. It explains that a prior FAQ was corrected and reclassified within the CPT surgery section, making it relevant to coders, auditors, and clinicians who rely on accurate CPT editorial guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

The notice helps readers identify that a published CPT Assistant FAQ contained an error and was later corrected. That matters for anyone reviewing prior editorial guidance for eye and ocular adnexa topics and for those maintaining accurate coding references in workflow or documentation resources.

Article Sections

  1. April 2019 pages 7-8

    A brief correction notice in CPT Assistant addressing a prior FAQ and its placement within the surgery section of the publication.

What You Will Learn

  • How this CPT Assistant correction notice is organized
  • What broad topic area the correction addresses
  • How the article relates to CPT editorial updates and surgical section organization
  • Why reviewing published corrections can matter for coding reference accuracy

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Ophthalmology practices
  • Healthcare documentation teams

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