Surgery section code update Part 3: Eye and ocular adnexa and auditory systems

The First and Second Quarter issues of Coding Clinic for HCPCS for 2022 highlighted the created/revised/deleted CPT codes that became effective for 2022 from the integumentary, musculoskeletal, urinary, and nervous systems.  This article will address the created/revised/deleted codes in the eye and ocular adnexa section and auditory system that became effective for 2022. Eye and ocular adnexa (anterior segment) Category I codes 66989 and 66991 were created for cataract removal with the insertion of aqueous drainage devices into the trabecular meshwork.  Code 66989 identifies a complex procedure. This code includes extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of an...

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Article Overview

This coding update summarizes 2022 changes in the surgery section for ophthalmology and otology. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand which CPT and Category III codes were created, revised, or deleted, and how the update is organized across anterior segment eye procedures and middle ear osseointegrated implant services.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps coders and reimbursement staff stay current with annual code set changes that affect reporting, documentation review, and claim preparation for selected eye and auditory procedures.

Article Sections

  1. Eye and ocular adnexa (anterior segment)

    Introduces the 2022 update area for anterior segment eye procedures and summarizes the scope of the code changes covered in this portion of the article.

  2. Auditory system (middle ear) osseointegrated implants

    Introduces the 2022 update area for auditory system implant procedures and summarizes the scope of the code changes covered in this portion of the article.

What You Will Learn

  • Which surgery section specialties are affected by the 2022 update
  • How the article organizes created, revised, and deleted code changes
  • Which code sets are discussed for eye procedures and auditory implant procedures
  • What general kinds of reporting guidance accompany the code update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Health information management professionals
  • Ophthalmology and otology coding specialists

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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