Conjunctival Thermal Cautery Without Lesion

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OCT 13, 2023

Conjunctival Thermal Cautery Without Lesion

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Our physician intends to perform conjunctival thermal cautery to address a patient's conjunctival chalasis but we cannot locate an appropriate CPT code for this procedure. What would you recommend in this situation?

Answer:
Report the unlisted conjunctiva CPT code 68399 for conjunctival thermal cautery removal without a lesion.
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