CPT^® 65870, Under Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 65870 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 uses an incision to sever adhesions of the anterior synechiae of the eye with or without injection of air or liquid.

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Help understanding op report for lysis of iris-anterior capsule adhesion

I coded the following report with 66840-LT & 65870-LT (H26.492, Z98.69, H21.512) but it was rejected - and I now find the physician scheduled 66840 with 67005. 66840 - Removal of lens material; aspi... [ Read More ]

Corneal Transplants

I did that also.. My codes were 65756, 65870, 65865, and V2785.. all of which were denied for treatment has not been deemed 'proven to be effective' by the payer??... [ Read More ]

just a cataract ?

What I infer out of this is these: Procedures performed:- Injection anterior chamber of the eye (separate procedure) Paracentesis of anterior chamber (separate procedure) Anterior synechiolysis 65870... [ Read More ]

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