AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 2 (February)
Ophthalmology Coding (66982, 67220, 67221, 68850, and 99172) (February 2001)
February 2001 pages 7-9 Coding Communication Ophthalmology Coding (66982, 67220, 67221, 68850, and 99172) Several changes were made to the ophthalmology section of CPT that became effective January 2001. These changes include the addition of two new codes, the revision of the eye and ocular adnexa surgery section, and the addition of a new code to the other services and procedures subsection of the medicine section. New Code 66982 In the eye and ocular adnexa surgery section, code 66982, Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration...
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Article Overview
This February 2001 CPT Assistant article explains several ophthalmology coding updates that took effect in January 2001. It is useful for coders, ophthalmology practices, and occupational medicine staff who need to understand the scope of the revised and newly added CPT ophthalmology and vision-screening services, along with related cross-reference guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers identify which ophthalmology services were revised or newly recognized in CPT and shows how related documentation and service categories are being organized. It is relevant for accurate reporting, code lookup, and understanding the general focus of the 2001 ophthalmology coding changes.
Article Sections
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New Code 66982
Discusses a new ophthalmology surgery code added in the eye and ocular adnexa section and the circumstances that prompted its introduction. The section also includes clinical vignettes and procedure narratives illustrating the type of cases addressed by the update.
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Revised Code 67220 and New Code 67221
Covers a revision to a choroid lesion destruction code and the addition of a separate code for a related treatment approach. The section includes background on the change and clinical vignettes with procedure descriptions.
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Code 68850
Describes a revised cross-reference note associated with a dacryocystography injection code. The section focuses on the related radiology reference update.
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Code 99172
Explains a vision screening service used in occupational and environmental medicine and contrasts it with a pediatric screening code. The section includes a clinical vignette showing the type of employment-related screening context referenced by the article.
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Glossary of Terms
Provides brief terminology definitions related to ophthalmology concepts used in the article. The glossary supports comprehension of the coding discussion without expanding on coding rules.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes ophthalmology CPT updates effective in January 2001
- Which general ophthalmology service categories were revised or newly added
- How the article frames the distinction between surgical, therapeutic, and screening services
- What types of supporting clinical context are included in the coding communication
- Which terminology glossary entries accompany the coding discussion
Who Should Read This
- CPT coders
- Ophthalmology billing staff
- Physician documentation teams
- Occupational medicine practitioners
- Medical coding educators
Codes Discussed
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