What is procedure code 67904?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 67904 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Repair (Brow Ptosis, Blepharoptosis, Lid Retraction, Ectropion, Entropion) Procedures on the Eyelids.
What is a tarsal strip procedure?
The technique involves a lateral canthotomy and transection of the appropriate crus of the lateral canthal tendon. The eyelid is then split into anterior and posterior lamellae, and tarsal strips are fashioned from the posterior lamella.
What is the CPT code for Punctoplasty?
Use CPT code 68801 (Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation) or 68840 (Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation) to report this procedure, depending on the position and manipulation of the irrigating cannula.
What CPT code is assigned for repair of ectropion by excising tarsal wedge?
Group 1
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 67916 | REPAIR OF ECTROPION; EXCISION TARSAL WEDGE |
| 67917 | REPAIR OF ECTROPION; EXTENSIVE (EG, TARSAL STRIP OPERATIONS) |
| 67921 | REPAIR OF ENTROPION; SUTURE |
| 67922 | REPAIR OF ENTROPION; THERMOCAUTERIZATION |
Can 15823 and 67904 be billed together?
The code pair set for blepharoplasty (CPT code 15823) and external approach blepharoptosis repair (CPT code 67904) is a mutually exclusive bundle. If you bill them both together you will be paid for the lowest paying code — the ptosis repair.
Is 67904 a bilateral code?
Bilateral: Use modifier 50 for CPT codes 15822-15823, 67901-67904, 67906, and 67908 when performed bilaterally. Unilateral: Use modifier E1 (upper left eyelid) or E3 (upper right eyelid) for codes 15822-15823, 67901-67904, 67906, and 67908 when performed unilaterally.
What is Tarsorrhaphy in ophthalmology?
Tarsorrhaphy is the joining of part or all of the upper and lower eyelids so as to partially or completely close the eye. Temporary tarsorrhaphies are used to help the cornea heal or to protect the cornea during a short period of exposure or disease.
What is Punctoplasty surgery?
Punctoplasty is a surgical procedure intended to correct a narrowing of the eyelid punctum which can cause watery eyes with overflow tearing. The punctum is a small hole found in the inner aspect of the upper and lower eyelids that represents the start of the tear drainage system.
What is the CPT code for ectropion repair?
Most involutional ectropion/entropion repairs may be accomplished with horizontal lid shortening/full thickness wedge resection/lateral canthoplasty repairs (CPT 67917 or 67924).
What is the CPT code for Conjunctivoplasty with buccal mucous membrane graft?
CPT code 68325 refers to a conjunctivoplasty with a buccal membrane graft, and involves grafting tissue from the patient’s mouth to his or her eye or eyelid. CPT code 68325 has a higher Medicare reimbursement level than CPT code 68320 because it a more complex procedure.
Is there Another CPT code for lateral tarsal strip procedures?
Question: We have an oculofacial surgeon often performing lateral tarsal strip procedures. Our surgery coordinator only uses the CPT code 67917 Repair of ectropion; extensive. Is there another code we should be using? Answer: CPT code 67917 is used for ectropion.
Which is better, a lateral tarsal strip or Quickert suture?
A combined lateral tarsal strip and Quickert sutures procedure is effective, simple, and addresses all of the factors that contribute to involutional entropion formation, with a good long-term success rate and cosmetic outcome.
What is the CPT code for the ankle?
1 CPT® Code Description. 2 27870 Arthrodesis, ankle, open. 3 27871 Arthrodesis, tibiofibular joint, proximal or distal. 4 28705 Arthrodesis; pantalar. 5 28715 Arthrodesis; triple. 6 (more items)
What is the correct CPT code for an entropion repair?
If the patient requires an extensive repair of an entropion, the appropriate CPT code to use is 67924. Always best to confirm with the chart and operative report exactly what is performed. Learn more about surgeries in the Oculofacial module.