Wiki limbal relaxation

[trichards139]

Does anyone bill 65772 with 66984? CCI edits state 65772 is a column 2 code for 66984 but can be billed with modifier. I am new to coding these and our previous coder ALWAYS billed the 2 together if performed. We have been getting paid, but I do not want to continue billing this way if it is incorrect. Thank you!

 

[AKEISTER]

Limbal Relaxing Incisions

Yes, you can bill the two codes together. The code is appropriate to use when the patient had a previous surgery that resulted in an astigmatism. The physician at a later date brings the patient back in to the operating room to correct the problem.

However, if the patient elects to have a limbal relaxing incision and has never had surgery this would not be an appropriate code. This would not be considered medically necessary.


Alice Keister, CPC