CPT® Code 65880

Severing adhesions of anterior segment of eye, incisional technique (with or without injection of air or liquid) (separate procedure); corneovitreal adhesions

The CPT® Code 65880 refers to a surgical procedure aimed at severing adhesions located in the anterior segment of the eye, specifically corneovitreal adhesions. This procedure employs an incisional technique, which may involve the injection of air or liquid to assist in stabilizing the intraocular pressure during the operation. Corneovitreal adhesions are pathological connections between the cornea and the vitreous body, which can lead to complications in the eye, including impaired vision and increased intraocular pressure. The procedure is classified as a separate procedure, indicating that it is performed independently and is not part of a more comprehensive surgical intervention. The technique used in this procedure is similar to other related procedures, such as those for goniosynechiae and posterior synechiae, which involve the severing of adhesions in different areas of the anterior segment. The use of a needle or knife blade is critical in this process to effectively sever the adhesive tissue, thereby restoring normal anatomical relationships within the eye. The potential injection of air or liquid serves to maintain the stability of the eye's internal environment, particularly if there is a loss of aqueous fluid during the procedure.