Ophthalmic Coding Specialist Practice Test

The correct choice is related to evisceration, which refers to the surgical removal of the contents of the eyeball while leaving the sclera and conjunctiva intact. Specifically, CPT codes 65091 to 65093 are designated for the various techniques and complexities associated with this procedure.

Evisceration is typically performed in cases where the eye is severely damaged or diseased, and it allows for subsequent implantation of an artificial eye, leading to a more natural cosmetic appearance. By retaining the outer layer of the eye, this process can help preserve some of the anatomical structures and can be a preferred option over total removal (enucleation) in certain clinical scenarios.

The other options, while surgical in nature, refer to different processes. Enucleation is the complete removal of the eye, which is reflected in a different range of CPT codes. Iridotomy pertains to creating a hole in the iris, commonly used to treat glaucoma, and iridoplasty involves reshaping the iris, both of which are not related to the evisceration process. Therefore, evisceration is the most accurate choice associated with the specified CPT codes.