Blepharoplasty

Eyelid surgery for aesthetic or functional reasons.

CPT code:

103

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology

Type:

Surgical

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that can be performed for both cosmetic and functional reasons. It involves the removal of excess skin, fat, or muscle from the eyelids to improve the appearance and, in some cases, address functional issues like impaired vision due to sagging eyelids.

Under what category does Blepharoplasty fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Blepharoplasty?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00103 is associated with blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure performed for both aesthetic and functional reasons. It involves the removal of excess skin, fat, or muscle from the eyelids to enhance the appearance and, in some cases, address vision impairment due to sagging eyelids.

Documentation

Accurate documentation for 00103 should include the patient's medical history, a description of the eyelid condition (e.g., ptosis, dermatochalasis), pre-operative photographs, details of the surgical technique used, and any complications or revisions required. Photographs of the eyes before and after the procedure can be valuable for clinical documentation.