What is the difference between CPT 66982 and 66984?

66982: Cataract surgery with insertion of intraocular lens, complex. 66983: Cataract surgery, intracapsular, with insertion of intraocular lens. 66984: Cataract surgery, extracapsular, with insertion of intraocular lens.

What is Pupilloplasty CPT code?

Description for Pupilloplasty cpt codes 66762 Iridoplasty by photocoagulation (1 or more sessions) (eg, for improvement of vision, for widening of anterior chamber angle)

How do I bill CPT 66821?

Report procedure code 66821 with a -LT or -RT modifier if performed on one eye only. Report procedure code 66821 with a -78 modifier if performed within 90 days of cataract surgery. When a series of procedures is planned for the removal of a posterior dense fibrotic capsule, it will be covered as a single procedure.

When do you use CPT code 66982?

CPT® defines the code 66982 as: “Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (e.g., irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (e.g..

What is procedure code 65820?

CPT® 65820, Under Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 65820 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye.

What is CPT code 0191T?

A A Category III CPT code, 0191T applies for the first iStent. It reads, “Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir; internal approach, into the trabecular meshwork.” A second Category III code, +0376T, applies when an additional iStent is implanted in the same session.

What is the CPT code for pupillary membrane removal?

CPT code 65800 is used for the anterior chamber washout. The case below involves appositional suprachoroidal hem- orrhages, glaucoma, calcified band keratopathy, and chronic pupillary membrane.

Is CPT 66821 a surgery?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 66821 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Incision Procedures on the Lens of the Eye.