FEB 02, 2023
YAG Laser for Pupillary Membrane
Question: Our ophthalmologist is using the vitreolysis laser to sever the pupillary membrane on an endophthalmitis patient. What code would we bill for this?
Answer: CPT code 67031, Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages) would be appropriate. Attach the ICD-10 code for pupillary membrane.