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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the eye’s anterior chamber.
CPT Code 65800
CPT 65800 describes paracentesis of the anterior chamber of the eye as a separate procedure, with the removal of aqueous.
CPT Code 65810
CPT 65810 describes the paracentesis of the eye’s anterior chamber, including removing vitreous and/or discission of the anterior hyaloid membrane, with or without air injection.
CPT Code 65815
CPT 65815 describes paracentesis of the anterior chamber of the eye, including removing blood with or without irrigation and/or air injection.
CPT Code 65820
CPT 65820 describes goniotomy.
CPT Code 65850
CPT 65850 describes trabeculotomy ab externo.
CPT Code 65855
CPT 65855 describes trabeculoplasty by laser surgery.
CPT Code 65860
CPT 65860 describes the severing of adhesions of the anterior segment using a laser technique as a separate procedure.
CPT Code 65865
CPT 65865 describes severing adhesions of the anterior segment of the eye using an incisional technique, with or without injection of air or liquid, as a separate procedure for goniosynechiae.
CPT Code 65870
CPT 65870 describes the severing of adhesions of the anterior segment of the eye using an incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid), excluding anterior synechiae, such as goniosynechiae.
CPT Code 65875
CPT 65875 describes severing adhesions of the anterior eye segment using an incisional technique, with or without injection of air or liquid, and posterior synechiae as a separate procedure.
CPT Code 65880
CPT 65880 describes severing adhesions of the anterior eye segment using an incisional technique, with or without injection of air or liquid, for corneovitreal adhesions.
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