Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

CCI 20.0:

Watch for New 66183 Bundles

Hundreds of procedures are now included with the new code for insertion of an aqueous drainage device. If your ophthalmic surgeon has started using CPT® code 66183 (Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach), you had better heed the latest directives from the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) if you want your claims to succeed. This [...]
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