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Ace Your Corneal Transplant Coding With These Guidelines

Published on Wed Feb 25, 2026

Find out the differences between DSEK, DMEK, and DALK. Corneal transplantation has evolved dramatically over the past two decades. With the shift from full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) to selective lamellar techniques such as endothelial keratoplasty (EK), coding complexity has increased alongside surgical sophistication. For ophthalmology billing teams, understanding the nuances of CPT® coding for corneal transplants is essential to ensure [...]
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