CPT^® 66185, Under Shunt Procedures on the Anterior Sclera of the Eye

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 66185 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Shunt Procedures on the Anterior Sclera of the Eye.

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The provider removes the previously implanted aqueous shunt due to the failure of the original shunt to drain adequately or other complications with the device. He places another shunt in a different location. He uses a graft to reinforce the tissue that holds the plate in place.

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HCPCS V2785 update question

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Shunt

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Shunt

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66185?need help

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bleb revision with amniotic membrane graft

[COLOR="Blue"]Patient had a bleb revision with amniotic membrane graft. IT is medicare patient. should i use 66185 ? ,someone told me to use 65782 to cover the cost of graft, would anyone use one o... [ Read More ]

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66185 is the code I use for revision of a bleb, check to see if your documentation supports the code, its' the revision of an aqueous shunt. Hope this helps, Bella... [ Read More ]

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Bleb Revision

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