Surgery/Eye and Ocular Adnexa (April 2009)

April 2009 page 9a Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa, 67112, 66940 (Q&A) Question: If a repair of retinal detachment is done by scleral buckling on a patient who has had a previous retinal detachment repair in the same eye, and an extracapsular lensectomy is performed during the same session, is it appropriate to report CPT codes 67112 and 66940 ? It should be noted that this was the patient's natural lens. Answer: Yes, it is appropriate to report CPT code 67112 , Repair of retinal detachment; by scleral buckling or vitrectomy, on patient having previous ipsilateral retinal detachment repair(s) using...

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Article Overview

This article presents a coding question-and-answer in the Surgery/Eye and Ocular Adnexa area from CPT Assistant. It addresses how an ophthalmic surgical case involving retinal detachment repair and lens material removal is discussed in the context of CPT coding, including a modifier mention tied to bilateral repair. It is useful for coders, billers, and ophthalmology practices reviewing CPT guidance for related eye procedures.

Why This Topic Matters

Ophthalmic surgery cases often involve multiple procedures in one session, and this Q&A helps readers understand how a professional coding source discusses reporting of the services and related modifier use.

Article Sections

  1. April 2009 page 9a

    Introductory publication and page information for the Q&A item.

  2. Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa, 67112, 66940 (Q&A)

    A question-and-answer discussion about coding an eye surgery case involving retinal detachment repair and lens material removal in the same session, with a modifier reference.

What You Will Learn

  • The general type of ophthalmic surgery scenario addressed in the Q&A
  • How the article frames combined-procedure reporting in a same-session eye surgery context
  • Which CPT coding topic areas and modifier references are discussed in the source guidance
  • That the article is part of a CPT Assistant Surgery/Eye and Ocular Adnexa feature

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Ophthalmology billers
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Ophthalmic practices
  • Compliance reviewers

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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