CPT 2008: Prepare To Specify Your Doctor's Approach To Retina Surgery

Why This Topic Matters

Annual code changes can affect how retina and ophthalmology services are reported, reviewed, and supported in documentation. Practices that code these services need to know which procedures have new specificity, which codes are being deleted or revised, and where HCPCS drug reporting changes may affect claims.

Article Sections

1. Retina surgery coding changes for CPT 2008

   Overview of upcoming CPT changes affecting vitreoretinal procedures and related documentation needs.

2. New and revised retinal detachment and other ophthalmic codes

   Discussion of additional CPT updates for retinal detachment repair, tear duct procedures, and retinopathy treatment in specific patient populations.

3. HCPCS update for Lucentis

   Brief note on the HCPCS reporting change for an ophthalmic drug supply in the next code year.