Coding Update: Ab-Interno Cyclodialysis with Allograft Placement for Scleral Reinforcement (1084T)

September 2026 page 25 Coding Update: Ab-Interno Cyclodialysis with Allograft Placement for Scleral Reinforcement ( 1084T ) Released on July 1, 2026, and effective October 1, 2026, new CPT Category III code 1084T will be available to report ab-interno cyclodialysis with allograft placement for scleral reinforcement. Previously, the October 2024 issue of CPT Assistant advised reporting an unlisted code (eg, 66999 or 67299 ) for this procedure because there was no specific code available. This coding update provides an overview of the intent and use of the new code. Note that the advice in this coding update supersedes the...

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Article Overview

The article covers the timing and background of a new CPT Category III code, including earlier coding guidance and the general clinical and procedural context addressed by the update. It is intended for professionals who follow ophthalmology coding changes.

Why This Topic Matters

The update gives readers context for a change in how this ophthalmic procedure is represented in CPT and notes the relationship to earlier published guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Clinical Example and Description of Procedure

    This section presents a representative clinical context and a general procedural overview associated with the coding update.

What You Will Learn

  • The timing and background of the CPT update.
  • The relationship between the new code and earlier published coding guidance.
  • The general clinical and procedural context addressed in the article.
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Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Ophthalmology coding professionals
  • Ophthalmology practice administrators
  • Healthcare billing and compliance professionals

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