tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 9

Figure Location, Depth of Penetration Into Eye FBR Coding

CPT sports codes for both conjunctival and corneal foreign-body removalsIf a patient reports to the ED with a foreign body in her eye and your physician performs a foreign-body removal, the coder must discover the type of removal, the location of the FB, and the depth of FB penetration before selecting a CPT code.Why? Code choice for eye FBRs depends heavily on these three factors. Further, coders should remember to use the proper diagnosis codes on these claims to ensure success. Read on for some expert tips on filing clear and concise eye FBR claims. Know What Constitutes...

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