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Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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Know What’s Included in the Global Surgical Package

Published on Tue Nov 21, 2023

Question: I am trying to bill for the removal of sutures the ophthal­mologist placed during a trabeculectomy. My initial billing was 66170. What code and what modifier should I use now? The revision is taking place within 30 days of the initial surgery by the same physician. AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Trabeculectomy is a type of glaucoma surgery that creates a new [...]
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