CPT® Code 0186T

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The procedure described by CPT® Code 0186T involves the suprachoroidal delivery of a pharmacologic agent, which is a method used to administer medication directly into the suprachoroidal space of the eye. The choroid, a vascular layer located between the retina and the sclera, plays a crucial role in nourishing the posterior part of the eye. The suprachoroidal space, which is the area between the choroid and the sclera, serves as a pathway for drug delivery from the anterior to the posterior segments of the eye. This technique is particularly relevant in the treatment of choroidal neovascularization, a condition often associated with age-related macular degeneration, where abnormal blood vessel growth occurs beneath the retina, leading to potential vision loss. The procedure utilizes a flexible microcannula equipped with an optical fiber, which aids in the precise placement of the catheter within the suprachoroidal space. It is important to note that while this code captures the act of drug delivery, it does not encompass the cost of the medication itself, which must be billed separately.