Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for repair procedures on the iris and the eye’s ciliary body.
CPT 66680 describes the repair of the iris and ciliary body, such as for iridodialysis.
CPT 66682 describes the procedure of suturing the iris and ciliary body separately, retrieving the suture through a small incision, such as a McCannel suture.
CPT 69644 describes a surgical procedure that involves the reconstruction of the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, to repair a perforation, as well as the removal of all or a portion of the mastoid. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What…
CPT 82951 describes the procedure for a glucose tolerance test (GTT) that involves taking three specimens of blood at different times. This article will cover the description, official definition, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 82951? CPT 82951 can be…
CPT 67316 describes a specific surgical procedure used to correct strabismus, a condition in which the eyes are misaligned and point in different directions. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 67316? CPT 67316 is a…
CPT 26517 describes a procedure used to treat instability of joints in two digits between the metacarpals and proximal phalanges. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 26517? CPT 26517 is a code used to describe a…
CPT 92548 describes the computerized dynamic posturography sensory organization test (CDP-SOT) with 6 specific conditions, including interpretation and report. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 92548? CPT 92548 can be used to describe the…
CPT 27506 describes the open treatment of a femoral shaft fracture, with or without external fixation, using an intramedullary implant, and may include cerclage and/or locking screws. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27506? CPT 27506…
