BC Advantage - 2023 Issue 7

ICD-10 Codes to Report Cataracts

Cataracts, a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, occur when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes clouded. This clouding obstructs or alters the passage of light into the eye, resulting in impaired vision. Ophthalmic surgeons perform safe and effective surgery to treat cataracts. Professional medical billing and coding companies can assist physicians with coding and claims submission tasks.Diagnosing cataracts entails conducting various tests, including a visual acuity test, slit-lamp examination, and retinal exam, to determine the presence of cataracts in a patient. Cataract surgery involves removing the affected lens and replacing it with...

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