August 2004 page 10b
Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers
Eye and Ocular Adnexa, 67912 (Q&A)
Question
A patient undergoes a gold weight
exchange. In this case, the tarsal plate is dissected
to reveal the gold weight implant,
which is then removed. Immediately following
the removal, new weights are inserted and
sutured to the tarsal plate. Is the removal and
subsequent reinsertion of the new weights
encompassed in code 67912, or would a separate
code be required for the removal?
AMA Comment
Based upon this specific scenario,
it would be appropriate to report code
67912, Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation...
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Article Overview
This article presents an AMA Coding Consultation question and comment focused on eye and ocular adnexa coding. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the discussion around a specific eyelid implant exchange scenario, the CPT code referenced, and the modifier mentioned in the context of a reoperative service.
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The article helps readers identify how a specific ophthalmic procedural scenario is discussed in AMA guidance and why the reportable code selection may be affected by the nature of the work performed.
Article Sections
Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A question-and-answer discussion addressing a coding scenario involving the eye and ocular adnexa. The section presents AMA commentary on reporting considerations for the described service.
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