Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa (Q&A) (July 2017)

July 2017 page 10a Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa Question: What code should be reported for a selective facial myectomy on a patient with apraxia of eyelid opening and blepharospasm? The surgeon performs a myectomy of the orbicularis oculi muscle of the upper eyelid and a frontalis suspension blepharoptosis repair (67901). The only code found for myectomy is 67399, Unlisted procedure, extraocular muscle. Is this the correct code to report? Answer: No, report code 67999, Unlisted procedure, eyelids, for the myectomy portion of this procedure. When reporting an unlisted procedure code, it is necessary to submit supporting documentation (eg...

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This article addresses a July 2017 CPT Assistant question in the Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa section. It discusses a specific eyelid and facial muscle procedure scenario, how the service is categorized at a high level, and the type of supporting documentation expected when an unlisted procedure code is used. The piece is relevant to ophthalmology, oculoplastic, and surgical coding staff reviewing CPT guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and billing teams understand how a specialty Q&A article frames an unusual eye/eyelid surgical service and what general documentation themes are associated with unlisted procedure reporting.

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  1. July 2017 page 10a

    A question-and-answer discussion from CPT Assistant focused on an eye and ocular adnexa surgical coding scenario. The section covers the general coding context and documentation themes tied to an unlisted procedure claim.

What You Will Learn

  • How a July 2017 CPT Assistant Q&A frames an eye and ocular adnexa surgical scenario
  • What general documentation themes are associated with reporting an unlisted procedure code
  • Which broad specialty area the article addresses
  • How the article relates to ophthalmology and oculoplastic coding review

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Ophthalmology practices
  • Oculoplastic surgery teams
  • Compliance professionals

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