Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa (Q&A) (February 2018)

February 2018 page 11c Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa Question: Codes 65778-65780 for ocular surface reconstruction with placement of an amniotic membrane graft are in the Eye and Ocular Adnexa/Cornea subsection of the CPT code set and are reported for corneal conditions. If the patient has a conjunctival lesion that is excised with placement of amniotic membrane graft, is this procedure considered a conjunctivoplasty with amniotic membrane graft? Answer: Yes, the amniotic membrane tissue codes 65778, Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures, 65779, Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; single layer, sutured, and...

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Article Overview

This February 2018 CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a coding question in ophthalmology, focused on eye and ocular adnexa procedures involving the ocular surface, cornea, and conjunctiva. It explains the broad placement of the relevant CPT codes within the Cornea subsection and notes the related excision codes discussed in the answer. The article is useful for coders and billers working with ophthalmic surgery documentation and CPT code selection.

Why This Topic Matters

Ophthalmology coding often depends on precise procedure classification and an understanding of where related services are located within CPT. This Q&A helps readers identify the article’s coding topic and the code families involved before consulting the full premium content.

What You Will Learn

  • The general CPT coding topic covered by this ophthalmology Q&A
  • How the article frames ocular surface reconstruction within the eye and ocular adnexa area
  • What related conjunctival excision coding subject matter is discussed
  • How the article is organized as a brief question-and-answer guidance item

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Ophthalmology billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Clinical documentation specialists

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