Ophthalmology Changes in CPT 2014 (May 2014)

May 2014 pages 5-6 Ophthalmology Changes in CPT 2014 Numerous changes were made to the ophthalmology services codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2014 code set. This article provides an overview of these changes. Revised Codes 65778Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures 65779single layer, sutured Before CPT 2014, in the Eye and Ocular Adnexa subsection, the descriptors for codes 65778 and 65779 included "for wound healing," thereby limiting the use of these codes. For CPT 2014 that language was revised to eliminate this restriction. Further, for code 65778 the term "self-retaining" was...

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Article Overview

This article reviews ophthalmology coding changes in CPT 2014 and explains how several eye and ocular adnexa service codes were revised, added, or cross-referenced. It is intended for coders, billers, and ophthalmology practices that need to understand the scope of the 2014 updates, including the introduction of new Category I and Category III reporting options and changes to related parenthetical notes.

Why This Topic Matters

CPT updates can change how ophthalmology services are reported and how related procedures are referenced across the code set. This article helps readers identify which parts of the ophthalmology section were affected in 2014 and where additional guidance is linked within the CPT structure.

Article Sections

  1. Revised Codes

    Summarizes changes to several ophthalmology-related CPT codes and related parenthetical references within the eye and ocular adnexa subsection.

  2. New Category I Code

    Introduces a new CPT Category I ophthalmology code and describes the general service area it covers, along with its relationship to a prior Category III code.

  3. New Category III Codes

    Reviews two new Category III ophthalmology codes and the general diagnostic or imaging services they represent, including related note updates in the CPT manual.

What You Will Learn

  • Which ophthalmology CPT 2014 sections were revised or added
  • How the article organizes changes between revised codes and new code additions
  • Which related ophthalmology diagnostic and procedural services received updated cross-references
  • How Category I and Category III ophthalmology reporting changes were grouped in the 2014 update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Ophthalmology practices
  • Compliance teams
  • Coding educators

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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