Glaucoma
What is the main diagnoses code category for most types of glaucoma?
What is H40-H42 (Glaucoma)
The procedure that uses ultrasound to break up and remove a cataract.
What is phacoemulsification?
This clear, curved outer layer admits light and helps focus images, acting like the eye's primary lens
What is the cornea?
This pair of structures, along with the surrounding muscles, primarily serves a protective function for the eye
What are the eyelids?
What does the acronym HPI stand for?
What is History of Present Illness.
This 7th character must be added to a glaucoma code to indicate the severity of the disease.
What is the stage 1 for mild, 2 for moderate, 3 for severe, 4 for indeterminate
The jelly-like substance that fills the eye's posterior segment, maintaining its shape
What is the vitreous humor?
The cornea and this white, protective outer layer form the eye's external tunic.
What is the sclera?
An inflamed lump in the eyelid caused by a blocked meibomian gland
What is a chalazion?
What does ROS stand for?
What is Review of Systems.
The CPT code for the OCT of the Optic Nerve
What is 92133
Measuring intraocular pressure is called this.
What is tonometry?
This instrument measures the curvature of the cornea, crucial for fitting contact lenses.
What is a keratometer?
The surgical procedure to create a new tear drain pathway, often performed for a blocked tear duct.
What is a DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy)
For established patients, how many years must have passed since their last visit with the group to be considered "new"?
What is Three years.
This term describes a patient who has features indicating a risk of developing glaucoma but no definitive diagnosis yet.
What is a glaucoma suspect?
The light-sensitive cells responsible for vision in dim light and shades of gray.
What are rods?
Scar tissue on the cornea that causes pain and vision loss, often linked to infections or injuries.
What is keratitis?
A condition where the eyelid turns outward, leading to dryness and irritation.
What is ectropion?
An established patient with diabetes (unstable) and hypertension (stable), new meds, and moderate MDM
What is A high-level level E/M (e.g., 99214/99215).
The use of certain Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures may not be reimbursable if the patient's glaucoma is documented as this stage.
What is severe?
The fovea's location, known as the center of the retina for best vision
What is the macula?
A critical function of the cornea is to provide most of the eye's focusing power, contributing to this optical property.
What is refractive power?
A device, typically providing 2.5x to 3.5x magnification, essential for precise oculoplastic surgery
What are surgical loupes?
An established patient with two stable chronic conditions and a new problem managed with Rx.
What is A Level 4 E/M (e.g., 99214).