Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa (December 2009)

December 2009 page 12c Bonus Feature:Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa Question: What code is assigned for Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK)? Ann Waters, RHIT, CCS Answer: Prior to January 1, 2009, code 65730, Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia), with Modifier 52 appended was reported to describe Descemet's stripping with endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK). For CPT 2009 codebook, code 65756, Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial was added to describe removal of the diseased posterior layer of the cornea (endothelium) that has become dysfunctional through aging or disease with replacement of grafted functional endothelium. Endothelial keratoplasty involves replacement of only...

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Article Overview

This premium article explains a 2009 CPT coding update in ophthalmic surgery, centered on corneal transplant and endothelial keratoplasty reporting. It is useful for coders, billers, and ophthalmology staff who need to understand how the article frames the transition from older reporting approaches to updated CPT guidance and related add-on coding. The discussion is limited to the eye and ocular adnexa surgical area and references CPT codebook changes and a modifier example.

Why This Topic Matters

Ophthalmic coding changes can affect how corneal transplant services are reported and whether related preparation work is captured separately. This article helps readers identify the relevant CPT guidance for the 2009 codebook year without relying on premium content.

Article Sections

  1. Bonus Feature: Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa

    Introduces a coding question and answer related to ophthalmic surgery. The section focuses on corneal transplant reporting in the CPT 2009 context.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a CPT coding question for ophthalmic surgery
  • What type of corneal transplant guidance is discussed
  • How the article relates the procedure to CPT 2009 updates
  • How add-on reporting and prior coding approaches are addressed at a high level

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Ophthalmology practices
  • CPC/CCS credentialed professionals
  • Coding educators

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Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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