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CPT® 67820, Under Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Eyelids

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 67820 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Eyelids.

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The provider removes deviated or abnormal eyelashes, a condition known as trichiasis. He uses forceps to extract the unwanted lashes that cause eye irritation.

 

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Billing for exam and epilation during post-op period
Hello - Dr. saw patient for a problem visit during cataract post-op period. He is billing 92012 and 67820. What modifiers would I use? Can you use a 24 and 25 both on exam and 79 on epilation? Thank ... [ Read More ]
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removal eyelash from eyelid
67820 is epilation by forceps only. For..by other than forceps use 67825. If procedure is closer to 67820 use it with modifier 22, E() and submit with notes.... [ Read More ]
removal eyelash from eyelid
Thanks for the response.. in cpt 67820 forceps only is in the description...our doc will make a small incision in the eyelid ...so would 67820 still be correct ...Thanks for the help... [ Read More ]
removal eyelash from eyelid
67820 Make sure you use an eyelash modifier E1-E4.... [ Read More ]
modifier help - please tell me
Hi everyone, I also need help with this scenario: The Physician performed trichiasis on a patient with severely ingrown lower eyelashes. Utilizing forceps and biomicroscope, the physician removed fo... [ Read More ]
OV with a procedure
Yes, I should have clarified which proc codes I used OV: 92014,25 Proc: 66821, LT ( I was wondering if I put a 59 on the procedure) OV: 92014,25 Proc: 67820, E4 Denial states: This service require... [ Read More ]
curling eyelash, help please
[b]trichiasis[/b] Check out 67820-67835 along with diagnosis code 374.05... [ Read More ]
modifier help - please tell me
If it is both eyes cant you use modifier 50? However, I cannot see why you couldn't bill it like this 67820 LT an 67820 RT.... [ Read More ]
modifier help - please tell me
Can someone please tell me what modifier to use for 67820?? Thanks Sheila... [ Read More ]
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