Errata (Summer 1991)

Summer 1991 page 17 Coding Commentary Errata Mini Book: Head & Neck Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology: Under code 65820 add: ( 65825 , 65830 have been deleted) Code 66185 should read: Revision of aqueous shunt to extraocular reservoir Code 66920 should read: Removal of lens material; intracapsular Code 67040 should read: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation Under code 67312 delete: (For adjustable sutures, use 67335 in addition to primary procedure reflecting number of muscles operated on) Code 67317: Delete Code 67336: Delete Code 67338: Delete Code 67875 is out of sequence and...

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Article Overview

This brief errata article reports corrections to a CPT coding commentary page from Summer 1991. It is relevant to coders working in eye, head and neck, and related surgical specialties who need to track amended code references and placement notes in historical CPT material.

Why This Topic Matters

Historical correction notices can affect how legacy CPT references are read and indexed, especially when code text, code placement, or deleted entries are involved. This page helps readers verify what the commentary intended to correct without having to rely on the original, potentially inconsistent source text.

Article Sections

  1. Summer 1991 page 17

    A correction notice for a specific page in the Summer 1991 coding commentary. The section identifies revised entries, deleted references, and a placement note within the cited specialty content.

What You Will Learn

  • The article is an errata notice tied to a specific Summer 1991 CPT Assistant page.
  • It addresses corrections affecting ophthalmology and related head and neck surgical coding content.
  • It shows the kinds of source edits that can occur in historical coding commentary, including text corrections and deletion notices.
  • It indicates that some corrected items were already shown accurately in the main CPT book.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Ophthalmology practice staff
  • ENT and head and neck surgery coding staff
  • Health information management professionals

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