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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for destruction procedures on the iris and the eye’s ciliary body.
CPT Code 66700
CPT 66700 describes diathermy destruction of the ciliary body.
CPT Code 66710
CPT 66710 describes cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral, for ciliary body destruction.
CPT Code 66711
CPT 66711 describes endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation without concomitant crystalline lens removal for ciliary body destruction.
CPT Code 66720
CPT 66720 describes cryotherapy for ciliary body destruction.
CPT Code 66740
CPT 66740 describes cyclodialysis with ciliary body destruction.
CPT Code 66761
CPT 66761 describes iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (per session) for glaucoma.
CPT Code 66762
CPT 66762 describes iridoplasty by photocoagulation (1 or more sessions) to improve vision or widen the anterior chamber angle.
CPT Code 66770
CPT 66770 describes a nonexcisional procedure for destroying a cyst or lesion in the iris or ciliary body.
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