CPT^® 67882, Under Tarsorrhaphy Procedures on the Eyelids

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 67882 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Tarsorrhaphy Procedures on the Eyelids.

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The provider excises the inner edges of the eyelids and then sews them together, partially or fully, in the middle or at either corner. The lids heal in a closed position, which allows the cornea to heal in the presence of corneal disease or damage.

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Help!!!-POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS

POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Suspicious lesion with excessive mucous production and bleeding in the right eye socket and inability to wear the prosthesis. PROCEDURES PERFORMED: Tarsorrhaphy lateral r... [ Read More ]

Coding Help.

Not sure about codes Docs office wants to use 15260, 67950, 67882. I as looking at 67971 and 15822. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The upper lid was injected. A stan... [ Read More ]

Correction of Left lower eyelid ectropion help!

Hi, I have a general surgeon who performed Tarsorraphy (67882), excision and repair of the eyelid (67961). The opeartive report states: The skin flap was elevated. A small Mersilene suture was plac... [ Read More ]

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