You may code 66999 for any insurance-covered LASIK procedure where instructions for coding have not yet been issued by the payer and if the patient is paying for the entire procedure out-of-pocket, but many plans that cover LASIK require 65760 (keratomileusis).
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S0800 | Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) |
S0810 | Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) |
ICD-10 Procedure | |
For the following procedures when specified as LASIK, SMILE, LASEK, PRK: |
Search Page 1/1: lasik. 8 result found: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53.10 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Unspecified subjective visual disturbances. Eye strain; Lasik complication ,visual distortion or floaters; Subjective visual disturbance; Visual distortion or entoptic phenomena complicating lasik. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53.10.
Bilateral secondary corneal edema; Corneal infiltrate after lasik, both eyes; Infiltrates of corneas of bilateral eyes following laser assisted in situ keratomileusis; Secondary corneal edema, both eyes ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T81.9XXA [convert to ICD-9-CM] Unspecified complication of procedure, initial encounter
H57.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H57.9 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H57.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 H57.9 may differ. injury (trauma) of eye and orbit ( S05.-)
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.9. Unspecified disorder of eye and adnexa. H57.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
A preoperative examination to clear the patient for surgery is part of the global surgical package, and should not be reported separately. You should report the appropriate ICD-10 code for preoperative clearance (i.e., Z01. 810 – Z01.
Other specified postprocedural statesICD-10 code Z98. 890 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Cataract extraction status, unspecified eye Z98. 49 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 49 became effective on October 1, 2021.
The patient's primary diagnostic code is the most important. Assuming the patient's primary diagnostic code is Z76. 89, look in the list below to see which MDC's "Assignment of Diagnosis Codes" is first. That is the MDC that the patient will be grouped into.
Z98. 890 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 890 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 code G89. 29 for Other chronic pain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
LASIK (CPT code 66999 — the unlisted code) Conductive keratoplasty (CPT code 66999 — the unlisted code)
During LASIK surgery, a small flap is created in the frontal, topmost layer of the cornea. This layer is called the epithelium. Using this epithelial flap, the cornea can be reshaped and recontoured as needed to address refractive errors (i.e., myopia/nearsightedness, hyperopia/farsightedness, and astigmatism).
Your eyesight is vital for your best quality of life. Poor vision can be helped by a PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), which is a type of outpatient, refractive laser eye surgery that helps with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstancesICD-10 code Z76. 89 for Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Z76. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10 code: Z76. 9 Person encountering health services in unspecified circumstances.
ICD-Code E03. 9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Hypothyroidism, Unspecified.
ICD-10 code Z71. 89 for Other specified counseling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Z71. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
The ICD-10 section that covers long-term drug therapy is Z79, with many subsections and specific diagnosis codes.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98.89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
LASIK is an outpatient surgical procedure to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. With LASIK, an ophthalmologist uses a microsurgical instrument and a laser to reshape the cornea in the front of the eye. This improves the way the eye focuses light rays onto the retina at the back of the eye.
Inclusion or exclusion of a procedure, diagnosis or device code(s) does not constitute or imply member coverage or provider reimbursement. Please refer to the member's contract benefits in effect at the time of service to determine coverage or non-coverage of these services as it applies to an individual member.