Keratoplasty in 2009: At last, a code for DSEK

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which ophthalmology procedure codes and code notes changed in CPT 2009 so they can review existing reporting workflows, payer policies, and documentation practices for corneal transplant and related services.

Article Sections

1. Introduction to the 2009 CPT ophthalmology updates

   Overview of the article’s focus on new and revised ophthalmology coding changes in CPT 2009. Introduces the broader keratoplasty topic and the payer context surrounding the update.

2. Keratoplasty coding changes and add-on guidance

   Discusses the new corneal transplant-related coding update and the related add-on service noted in the article. Also covers the general context for reporting these services and the payer guidance mentioned by the source.

3. Existing keratoplasty codes and revisions

   Reviews the established keratoplasty code family referenced in the article and notes that some code language was revised for 2009. Includes the article’s discussion of related CPT parenthetical and billing note changes.

4. Related ophthalmology notes and Category III update

   Covers the additional ophthalmology coding note involving corneal topography and the separate Category III update referenced at the end of the article. Places the keratoplasty changes in the context of other CPT 2009 ophthalmology revisions.