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Recognize How to Code a Rust Ring Removal Procedure

Published on Mon Aug 17, 2026

Question: A 63-year-old patient presented to the emergency department (ED) thinking they had a fleck of metal in their right eye. The ophthalmologist examined the patient and identified the presence of a rust ring in the cornea. The provider used a slit lamp to remove the ring. How do I report the procedure? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: Assign 65222 (Removal of [...]
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