CPT^® 65820, Under Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 65820 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye.

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The provider incises the limbus to improve drainage of aqueous humor in the eye. This procedure is typically performed on children, usually to treat congenital glaucoma.

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[QUOTE="imjsanderson, post: 65820, member: 1801"]I have a great form that I use when auditing, email me your email and I will send it as an attachment. Jamie[/QUOTE] Jamie, I would also like a copy ... [ Read More ]

Standards for Auditing a Chart

[QUOTE="imjsanderson, post: 65820, member: 1801"]I have a great form that I use when auditing, email me your email and I will send it as an attachment. Jamie[/QUOTE] hi Jamie, It will be so helpful... [ Read More ]

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