Ophthalmic Coding Specialist Practice Test

What type of procedure is represented by CPT code 66825?

1. Yag capsulotomy

2. Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis

3. Laser surgery for cataracts

4. Initial cataract extraction

The correct answer is: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis

CPT code 66825 specifically pertains to the procedure known as "YAG capsulotomy." This procedure involves the use of a YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) laser to create an opening in the capsule that holds the lens implant after cataract surgery. Over time, some patients may develop a condition called posterior capsule opacification (PCO), where the capsule becomes cloudy and affects vision. The YAG capsulotomy is performed to clear this obstruction, restoring clear vision for the patient. In this context, the other options do not describe the correct procedure associated with CPT code 66825. For example, repositioning an intraocular lens prosthesis would fall under a different code, as it involves adjusting the position of an implanted lens rather than addressing the capsule itself. Similarly, laser surgery for cataracts generally refers to cataract extraction procedures rather than the capsulotomy that specifically targets the capsule. Initial cataract extraction also involves the removal of the lens but does not concern the postoperative complications of capsule opacity that necessitate the YAG capsulotomy. Thus, the accurate representation of CPT code 66825 is indeed YAG capsulotomy.