1. Kathy Foss
   Posted 5 months ago #
   

   How is phototherapeutic keratectomy (PKU) reported? I do not see an appropriate CPT code. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

2. SuperCoder
   Posted 5 months ago #
   

   S0812 Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK)

3. Kathy Foss
   Posted 5 months ago #
   

   Is this code paid by insurers?

4. SuperCoder
   Posted 5 months ago #
   

   For Code history Refer to:(if not able to access, let me know)
   http://www.supercoder.com/articles/articles-alerts/opc/wave-ptk-denials-goodbye-with-these-2-codes/?zoom_highlight=s0812
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   For Reimbursement Issues, plz refer to:
   For Medicare:
   http://www.hipaaspace.com/Medical_Billing/Coding/Healthcare.Common.Procedure.Coding.System/S0812

   For Cigna:
   http://www.cigna.com/assets/docs/health-care-professionals/coverage_positions/mm_0141_coveragepositioncriteria_corneal_remodeling.pdf

   Note: The coverage policy may vary from Insurance to Insurance.

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