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Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

Correction

Published on Sat Feb 19, 2005

In the February 2005 Ophthalmology Coding Alert, we gave an incorrect answer in the quiz titled "Get a Grip on New Ophthalmology Codes and Bundles."

Question 1 read: "The patient has chronic glaucoma. Through an incision, the ophthalmologist inserts an endoscope and performs photocoagulation of the ciliary processes in the anterior chamber. You should report:"

The answer we printed, "C" (66710 - Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral) and +66990 (Use of ophthalmic endoscope), was incorrect. The correct answer is "D" (66711 - Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, endoscopic).

We apologize for any confusion.
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