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The article focuses on the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) codes used in glaucoma surgery including topics like materials used for corneal and other grafts, coding tips for medicare, and surgical and reimbursement issues in minimally invasive or micro invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

The article focuses on compliance of ambulatory surgical center (ASC) with different modifiers related to medical coding provisions. Topics discussed include illustration of Modifier 52 for discontinued radiology services; differentiation of Modifier 73 and 74 through anesthesia administration services; observation of services regarding postoperative care for outpatients; and discussion of different cases regarding cataract surgeries are presented.

The article presents some of the issues that should be considered when deciding where to perform retina surgery, at the ambulatory surgery center (ASC), outpatient hospital or office. Topics discussed include a comparison between intravitreal injections done at the office and at the ASC, the supply issues for each place of service (POS), and retina and vitreous surgical coding. Also explained are the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) in ASC coding and coverage determinations.

The article focuses on reimbursement provisions by Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) for management of surgeries associated with eyelid malposition. Topics discussed include adoption of different approaches for eyelid surgeries that includes functional or cosmetic such as blepharoplasty; consideration of Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Medicare reimbursement; and appropriate coding services for ptosis and blepharoplasty surgeries for reimbursement.

The article discusses the coding and reimbursement requirements in ophthalmic ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) based on medicare guidelines. Compliance issues for chart documentation as well as coding issues for multiple surgery rules, unlisted codes and modifiers are detailed. Information needed for operative reports are also provided.

The article discusses problems related to ambulatory surgical center (ASC) coding and reimbursement modifier in the U.S. It mentions that the modifier and coding changes are based on Medicare guidelines. According to the author, physicians and ASC based the codes that they follow on the "Current Procedural Terminilogy" book.