Vitreoretinal surgery encompasses a variety of procedures aimed at treating issues affecting the vitreous and retina of the eye. These procedures can address conditions like retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic retinopathy, with the goal of preserving or restoring vision.
Under what category does Vitreoretinal Surgery fall?
Category I
What is the billing unit for Vitreoretinal Surgery?
Per Procedure
Modifiers
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Clinical use
CPT code 00145 is associated with diagnostic angiography, particularly cerebral angiography. This procedure is used to visualize the blood vessels in the brain, helping to diagnose conditions such as aneurysms, stenosis, or vascular malformations. It is an essential tool in neurology and neurosurgery for planning treatments or interventions.
Documentation
Comprehensive documentation for 00145 includes the patient's clinical history and indications for the angiography, informed consent, procedure description, and images acquired during the angiography. The documentation should clearly indicate the medical necessity for this diagnostic procedure.
