Question

An extracapsular cataract removal is performed on the right eye by manually using an iris expansion device to expand the pupil. A phacoemulsification unit was used to remove the nucleus and irrigation and aspiration were used to remove the residual cortex allowing the insertion of the intraocular lens.

a. 66982-RT
b. 66985-RT
c. 66984-RT
d. 66983-RT

Answer 1

An extracapsular cataract removal is a surgical procedure used to remove a cataract-clouded lens and replace it with an intraocular lens using various techniques. The correct answer is option c.

Step-by-step explanation:

An extracapsular cataract removal is a surgical procedure used to remove a cataract-clouded lens and replace it with an intraocular lens. In this procedure, an iris expansion device is manually used to expand the pupil. Then, a phacoemulsification unit is used to break up and remove the cataract nucleus.

Irrigation and aspiration are used to remove the remaining cortex. Finally, an intraocular lens is inserted. The correct code for this procedure is 66984-RT. This code is for an intracapsular cataract extraction with manual or mechanical technique, with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis.

This code represents an extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of an intraocular lens prosthesis (one stage procedure), which includes phacoemulsification and manual aspiration and irrigation of the cortex. The '-RT' modifier indicates that the procedure was performed on the right eye.