AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 36

A 25-year-old sustained a rupture of the left eye with partial loss of intraocular tissue in an ATV accident. The remaining ocular contents of the eyeball are removed and only the sclera shell remains. A permanent implant is inserted into scleral shell and is attached to the sclera with sutures.
What CPT® code is reported?

Answer options

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct CPT® code is 65105, which is used for the insertion of an intraocular prosthesis into the scleral shell. The other options pertain to different procedures that do not match the scenario described, such as other types of ocular repairs or different implants that are not relevant to the described case.