Lens Surgery

Surgical procedures on the eye's lens.

CPT code:

142

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Ophthalmology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Lens surgery, often referred to as cataract surgery, is a common eye procedure. It involves the removal of a clouded or damaged lens and its replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure aims to restore clear vision for patients affected by cataracts, enhancing their quality of life.

Under what category does Lens Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Lens Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00142 is associated with lens surgery, commonly known as cataract surgery. It involves the removal of a clouded or damaged natural lens and its replacement with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure aims to restore clear vision for patients affected by cataracts, enhancing their quality of life.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00142 includes the patient's medical history, the diagnosis of cataracts, pre-operative visual acuity, details of the surgical technique employed, the type of intraocular lens implanted, and any intraoperative complications. Surgical notes should describe the procedure and any necessary modifications.