Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa (Q&A) (February 2013)

February 2013 page 16c Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa Question: How does the revision to code 67810, Incisional biopsy of eyelid skin including lid margin, in CPT 2013 affect the intent of this code? Please explain how to determine when to select a code from the Integumentary section or the Ophthalmology section of the CPT code set when performing the biopsy of an eyelid. Answer: Code 67810 was revised to clarify the depth and type of biopsy required for eyelid skin lesions when malignancy is suspected. This type of biopsy is classified as incisional biopsy, and it involves the...

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Article Overview

This article explains a February 2013 CPT Assistant question-and-answer item focused on eye and ocular adnexa coding. It discusses a revision to an ophthalmology biopsy code, compares it at a high level with related integumentary biopsy and shaving code families, and helps readers understand the scope of the coding guidance without reproducing the underlying code selection details. The content is relevant to ophthalmology and medical coding professionals who work with eyelid procedures and CPT updates.

Why This Topic Matters

Coding for eyelid procedures can overlap multiple CPT sections, so clarifying the intended scope of the revised guidance helps avoid miscoding and supports consistent documentation review.

Article Sections

  1. Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa

    A question-and-answer discussion of CPT guidance related to eye and ocular adnexa procedures, with emphasis on an eyelid biopsy topic and its relationship to other CPT sections.

What You Will Learn

  • The general purpose of the February 2013 Q&A item
  • How the article frames a revision to an ophthalmology biopsy code
  • Why eyelid biopsy topics may need comparison between CPT sections
  • What types of coding guidance the article addresses at a high level

Who Should Read This

  • Ophthalmology coders
  • Professional coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Physician documentation staff
  • Revenue cycle teams

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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