Corneal Transplant

Transplantation of the cornea for vision restoration.

CPT code:

144

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Ophthalmology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Corneal transplantation, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with a healthy donor cornea. This procedure is vital for restoring clear vision in patients with corneal issues, such as scarring, keratoconus, or corneal degeneration.

Under what category does Corneal Transplant fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Corneal Transplant?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00144 is used for corneal transplantation, also known as keratoplasty. It involves the surgical replacement of a damaged or diseased cornea with a healthy donor cornea. This procedure is crucial for restoring clear vision in patients with conditions like corneal scarring, keratoconus, or corneal degeneration.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00144 includes the patient's history of corneal disease, the diagnosis necessitating the transplant, details of the keratoplasty procedure performed, the type of graft used, and any intraoperative complications. Pathology reports and tissue analysis may be required to confirm the success of the transplant.