Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa (Q&A) (November 2010)
November 2010 page 9d
Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa
Question: Is CPT code 68815, Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent, reported per duct or per eye?
Answer: Code 68815 is reported per eye. If the procedure is performed bilaterally, report code 68815 with modifier 50 appended.
Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa (Q&A) (November 2010). CPT® Assistant. 2010; November 2010 page 9d
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Article Overview
This November 2010 CPT Assistant Q&A article focuses on surgery for the eye and ocular adnexa and addresses a reporting question involving a nasolacrimal duct procedure. It is useful for coders and billing staff who work with ophthalmology-related services and need to understand the article’s CPT and modifier context. The piece presents a single coding question and answer format, centered on general reporting guidance within CPT Assistant.
Why This Topic Matters
Eye and ocular adnexa coding can involve procedure-specific reporting and modifier use. This article helps readers determine whether the content applies to ophthalmology coding workflows and CPT reporting education.
Article Sections
November 2010 page 9d
A brief Q&A item from CPT Assistant focused on eye and ocular adnexa reporting. The section addresses a specific coding clarification within the surgery specialty.
What You Will Learn
The scope of the article within ophthalmology-related surgery coding
That the content is presented as a CPT Assistant question-and-answer item
That the article discusses reporting guidance involving a bilateral procedure and modifier context
How the article fits into CPT educational material for eye and ocular adnexa services
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Coding auditors
Billing staff
Ophthalmology practice staff
Compliance and reimbursement professionals
Codes Discussed
CPT: 68815
Modifiers Discussed
CPT: 50
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