icd 10 code for yag laser for vnsny choice

What is the appropriate CPT code for a YAG laser?

The surgeon used a YAG laser. What is the appropriate CPT code to submit? Answer: Submit CPT code 66999 Unlisted anterior segment. If Medicare Part B is the payer, the patient should sign and ABN and submit 66999 -GA. In box 19 of the CMS 1500 form indicate what was performed.

Does Aetna cover Nd YAG laser capsulotomy?

Aetna considers Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy medically necessary when performed following cataract extraction (see CPB 0508 - Cataract Surgery) in members with visually significant clouding (opacification) of the posterior portion of the membrane that surrounds the lens (the posterior capsule) according to the following selection criteria based on t...

Can the Nd YAG laser be used for intra-spinal procedures?

However, the use of the Nd:YAG laser for intra-spinal procedures can be limited because of thermal injury and low efficacy.

Is YAG laser therapy an option for VMS of the head and neck?

Scherer and Waner (2007) noted that Nd:YAG laser therapy for VMs of the head and neck is a new therapeutic option in addition to sclerotherapy and surgery. A total of 146 patients.

What is Er:YAG laser?

Ogrinc et al (2015) assessed the non-invasive erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser as a potential treatment strategy for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and mixed UI (MUI). These researchers included 175 women (aged 49.7 ± 10 years) with newly diagnosed SUI (66 % of women) and MUI (34 %), respectively. Patients were clinically examined and classified by incontinence types (SUI and MUI) and grades (mild, moderate, severe, and very severe) using International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire (ICIQ) and assessing Incontinence Severity Index (ISI). Using Er:YAG laser, these investigators performed on average 2.5 ± 0.5 procedures in each woman separated by a 2-month period. At each session, clinical examination was performed, ICIQ and ISI assessed, and treatment discomfort measured with visual analog system (VAS) pain scale, and adverse effects and patients' satisfaction were followed. Follow-ups were performed at 2, 6, and 12 months after the treatment. After the treatment, ISI decreased for 2.6 ± 1.0 points in patients diagnosed with mild UI before the treatment, for 3.6 ± 1.4 points in those with moderate UI, for 5.7 ± 1.8 points in those with severe UI and for 8.4 ± 2.6 in those with very severe UI (p < 0.001, paired samples t-test). Altogether, in 77 % patients diagnosed with SUI, a significant improvement was found after treatment, while only 34 % of women with MUI exhibited no UI at 1-year follow-up. Age did not affect the outcome. No major adverse effects were noticed in either group. The authors concluded that the findings of this study showed that new non-invasive Er:YAG laser could be regarded as a promising additional treatment strategy for SUI with at least 1 year lasting positive effects. On the other hand, it does not seem appropriate for treating MUI.

How long after cataract surgery can you have a nd:yag laser capsulotomy?

If none of the above criteria is met, Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy performed within 6 months of cataract surgery is considered experimental and investigational because of a lack of evidence of the value of routine prophylactic capsulotomy following cataract surgery.

Why should a laser capsulotomy not be scheduled at the time of cataract surgery?

The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) panel concluded that laser capsulotomy should not be scheduled at the time cataract surgery is performed because one can not predict whether a cataract surgery patient will develop posterior capsular opacification or the time at which any such opacification will occur. For similar reasons, manual removal of the posterior capsule, performed with a needle or hook (called corneo-scleral section), should not be routinely performed at the time of initial cataract surgery.

What is a nonablative laser?

Modena and colleagues (2020) stated that non-ablative and ablative fractional erbium lasers are among the most frequently used resources in dermatology for facial rejuvenation and for treating dermatological disorders . This type of erbium laser can be found at wavelengths of 1,540 or 1,550 nm, which are classified as non-ablative erbium glass, and at 2,940 nm, classified as ablative erbium YAG. Despite the reports of their clinical benefits, few scientific studies have showed the safety and effectiveness of these lasers in the short- or long-term. In a systematic review, these investigators examined the safety, efficacy, and benefits of applying the erbium glass and erbium YAG lasers. They performed a literature search from August to December 2019 regarding studies published in the last 20 years. Randomized clinical trials in humans that examined the safety, efficacy, and benefits of applying the fractional lasers erbium glass and erbium YAG to facial rejuvenation, skin spots, and atrophic acne scars were considered. A total of 338 articles were identified; 76 articles remained after their titles and abstracts were read, and 42 articles were selected after removing the duplicates. After the articles were read in full, 17 of these articles were included in the systematic review (453 patients). The erbium glass and erbium YAG lasers appeared promising in the short-term, with minimal adverse effects; however, the long-term safety and efficacy still present limitations. The authors concluded that future research with better methodological standardization and a follow-up with a longer evaluation period for possible permanent adverse effects is needed to determine the standardization and safety of therapy with erbium glass and erbium YAG lasers.

What is VEL for OAB?

Okui and colleagues (2019) examined the safety and efficacy of non-ablative vaginal Er:YAG laser (VEL) for the treatment of over-active bladder (OAB) syndrome compared with those of 2 other common pharmacotherapies (i.e., anti-cholinergics and β3-adrenoceptor agonists). Women aged 60 to 69 years who presented with symptoms of OAB syndrome from 2015 to 2017 were assigned to 3 groups (n = 50) receiving treatment with an anti-cholinergic agent (4-mg fesoterodine), a β3-adrenoceptor agonist (25-mg mirabegron), or VEL (20 min/session of VEL performed thrice). The OAB syndrome symptom score (OABSS), VHIS, and occurrence of AEs were examined before and at 1 year after treatment initiation. The 3 groups showed significant improvement (p < 0.001) for all items of the OABSS questionnaire. Improved VHIS scores were observed only in the VEL group. Furthermore, after VEL treatment, a negative correlation was observed between questions 3 (urinary urgency) and 4 (urgency UI) of the OABSS and VHIS. Regarding safety, no AEs were observed in the VEL group. However, subjects in the other 2 groups complained of constipation, as indicated by the Constipation Assessment Scale scores, and mouth dryness. The therapeutic effects were inadequate for 1 and 2 subjects in the VEL and β3-adrenoceptor agonist groups, respectively. The authors concluded that the use of VEL, anti-cholinergics, and β3-adrenoceptor agonists improved OAB syndrome; VEL exhibited a favorable safety profile (no AEs) and possibly involved a different mechanism of action to that observed following the administration of drugs. These researchers stated that VEL may be a novel therapeutic option for OAB syndrome.

What is a percutaneous laminotomy?

Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (interlaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with or without ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foramino tomy), any method, under indirect image guidance (eg, fluoroscopic, CT), with or without the use of an endoscope, single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; cervical or thoracic

What is GSM treatment?

Flint and associates (2019) stated that genito-urinary syndrome of menopause ( GSM) is a common condition affecting up to 50 % of post-menopausal women and up to 70 % of post-menopausal breast cancer survivors. Geni to-urinary syndrome of menopause is a chronic condition with a significant impact on sexual health and quality of life (QOL). The mainstay of treatment has been with symptomatic relief using topical emollients or lubricants; 2nd-line treatment is with topical vaginal estrogens to restore the physiology of the vaginal epithelium. For some, the latter is not suitable or acceptable. Newer treatments with ospemifene and vaginal lasers have now been introduced. The 2 main types of laser currently used for the treatment of GSM are the fractional micro-ablative CO2 laser and the non-ablative photothermal Er:YAG laser. These investigators presented a study protocol for a multi-center, prospective, non-inferiority, single-blinded, RCT comparing the fractional micro-ablative CO2 laser versus the photothermal non-ablative Er:YAG laser for the management of GSM. These researchers will recruit 88 post-menopausal women across 2 sites who will be randomized to 1 of the 2 laser groups. Participants will all have GSM symptoms and a vaginal health index scale (VHIS) of less than 15. All participants will receive an active treatment. Each participant will receive 3 applications of vaginal laser 1 month apart and will be followed-up at 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months. The primary outcomes will look at all changes of GSM symptoms (dryness, dyspareunia, itching, burning, dysuria, frequency, urgency), UI (if present), and overall sexual satisfaction. Both subjective and objective means will be used to assess participants. The authors concluded that the findings of this trial have the potential to allow clinicians and women suffering from GSM to make an informed decision when opting for a specific laser type. The trial will add to the current growing body of evidence for the safe use of vaginal lasers in GSM as an alternative treatment. These researchers hope this trial will provide robust and long-term data for the safe use of both lasers.

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What is a sinusoidal axis rotational test?

This is a computerized test of the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR), the neural mechanism that keeps a visual image registered on the fovea during head movement. It evaluates the three functional components of the VOR system: the peripheral end organ, the vestibular nuclei of the brain stem and the higher central vestibular connections. The test is accomplished by having the patient (with goggles on) move their head in both the horizontal and vertical plane at increasing velocities while the VOR system measures head velocity. From this data, the computer computes three characteristics of the VOR: gain (ratio of eye velocity to head velocity, phase (the number of degrees by which the eye “misses” the target), and asymmetry (a comparison of gain moving right with gain moving left). This information is useful for evaluating patients with balance disorders. Refer to article titled, “VAT Explanation & Justification.”

What is a spontaneous nystagmus test?

These nystagmus tests document and measure the inability of the eyes to maintain a static position as a result of peripheral , CNS (Central Nervous System) or congenital abnormality . The tests are conducted with the eyes open and closed and in “eyes forward” as well as “eyes right” and “eyes left” positions.

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