How do you bill Goniotomy for cataract surgery?
A. Use CPT 65820 (Goniotomy).
What is the CPT code for Goniotomy?
Per the Acad- emy Health Policy Committee, these ab interno trabeculotomy (also known as goniotomy) techniques can be billed using CPT code 65820.
What is Goniotomy surgery?
Goniotomy: A Surgery to Lower Eye Pressure. When eye drops or laser are unable to adequately lower eye pressure, goniotomy can be considered. Goniotomy may allow for eye pressure control with or without the use of glaucoma medications.
What is the CPT code for cataract surgery?
For purposes of this measure, only the following CPT cataract surgery codes should be used: 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.
How often can you bill for Gonioscopy?
The AAO’s Preferred Practice Patterns suggests that gonioscopy be repeated periodically and mentions every 1 to 5 years. Repeat testing is indicated when medically necessary for new symptoms, progressive disease, new findings, unreliable prior results, or a change in the treatment plan.
Why is a Goniotomy done?
Goniotomy is a surgery performed to relieve eye pressure for patients with glaucoma. The procedure may be used alone or in combination with medication or eye drops for glaucoma. Goniotomy creates an opening in the first layer of the eye’s natural drainage system known as the trabecular meshwork.
How do you bill cataract surgery?
IOL insertion, the correct way to code the procedure is by using CPT code 66984 [Extracapsular cataract extraction removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique ( eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification)].
Does Medicare cover 92020?
A Yes. According to Medicare’s National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), 92285 is bundled with the surgical codes for blepharoplasty procedures (CPT 15820-15824). Both gonioscopy (92020) and the technician exam (CPT 99211), are bundled with 92285.
Does 92020 need a modifier?
Tip: If the optometrist performs the gonioscopy on just one eye, your carrier may require you to indicate that the physician did not perform the full bilateral procedure. To do so, append modifier 52 (Reduced services) to 92020.