Ophthalmic Coding Specialist Practice Test

Which procedure does code 65235 refer to in ophthalmic surgery?

1. Extraction of a cataract with lens implantation

2. Removal of a foreign body from the eye

3. Treatment of retinal detachment

4. Corneal transplant surgery

The correct answer is: Removal of a foreign body from the eye

The procedure associated with code 65235 refers specifically to the removal of a foreign body from the eye. This code is part of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system, which provides specific codes for various medical procedures. In the context of ophthalmic surgery, the process of removing a foreign body is a critical and common procedure, especially in settings where patients might be exposed to environmental hazards, such as metal or wood particles. Code 65235 indicates that the foreign body is being removed from the anterior segment of the eye. The other options refer to very different procedures: extraction of a cataract typically involves lens implantation and would therefore use a different code; treatment of retinal detachment involves more complex surgical interventions that also have separate coding; and corneal transplant surgery is a specialized procedure with its own unique set of codes. Each of these surgeries involves different methodologies and objectives, clearly distinguishing them from the procedure corresponding to code 65235.