CPT Knowledgebase - Mar 6, 2026

Dr. Thompson examined a 6-year-old child who presents to the ophthalmologist with recurrent tearing and discharge in the right eye. Examination reveals chronic nasolacrimal duct obstruction. After discussing the options, the ophthalmologist schedules the patient for a procedure under sedation: probing of the nasolacrimal duct with the insertion of a silicone tube to maintain duct patency. Would code 68816 be most appropriate to report if no tube or stent is placed, and just irrigation/probing?

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