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Published on Mon Aug 21, 2023

Question: A patient presented to the clinic complaining of foreign-body sensation and irritation in the right eye. She is s/p YAG laser capsulotomy and is still in the global period for the procedure. The ophthalmologist examined the patient, arrived at a diagnosis of trichiasis, and performed epilation with forceps to remove lashes from the lower right lid. What codes and modifiers [...]
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