CPT^® 68700, Under Repair Procedures on the Lacrimal System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 68700 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Lacrimal System.

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The provider repairs a laceration of the canaliculus of the eye. He performs this procedure to prevent infection or other complications and to relieve pain or discomfort.

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68700

Hi all, Just want to be sure that the probing and dialation of the lacrimal canaliculus in included in code 68700. Your input is appreciated!! PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: 1. Ectropion of the left lo... [ Read More ]

Are these codes correct?

The lower lid marginlaceration was identified and opened. An inferior canalicular laceration and superior canalicular laceration at about the mid canaliculas were identified. In light of this, a pgt... [ Read More ]

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It appears as though DCR was not done but there seemed all the intended ground work was undertaken He has done canaliculoplasty ( a plastic & reconstructive surgery) for canalicular stenosis; the inse... [ Read More ]

Excision of accessory puncta cpt code??

Excision of accessory puncta, right eye With the silicone tube in place, a #0 nasolacrimal duct probe was passed through the accessory puncta to note it's course to the lacrimal sac. A marking pen ... [ Read More ]

eyelid lesion questio

Hello List, Op note states lesion removed carefully that actually overlie the opening of the superior punctum. The superior canaliculus was lacerated in the process of the removal just because of the ... [ Read More ]

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