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Wiki cataract surgery ?

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I have a cataract surgery that was performed & in addition to the dr. then with a "separate stab incision does an anterior capsulorrhexis capsulotomy. I was wondering if these should be coded 66982 or is it just part of the 66984 procedure?

Any imput would be appreciated.

Sheila, CPC
 
Cataract Surgery

The anterior capsulorrhexis capsulotomy is a surgical technique that is part of a standard cataract removal, 66984.

If the documentation had stated that a primary posterior capsulotomy or capsulorrhexis was performed on a pediatric patient then it would be a 66982.

John D. Uecke CPC, CPMA, CMCO, CMIS, CMOM, CHA, MCMC, COBS, OCS
 
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