Prasanth60
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patient had chemical exposure to eyes and doctor flushed both eyes by using optrex solution through syringe. Can anyone please help me with the procedure code ?
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Wiki Eye wash procedure code clarification
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The irrigation of the eye is included in the facility E/M visit code. CPT code 65205, "removal of superficial foreign body, external eye, conjunctival, superficial," is not appropriate in this instance because the eye is being flushed and no foreign body is actually being removed.
The irrigation of the eye is included in the facility E/M visit code. CPT code 65205, "removal of superficial foreign body, external eye, conjunctival, superficial," is not appropriate in this instance because the eye is being flushed and no foreign body is actually being removed.