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66988 - cyclophotocoagulation

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Procedure / Servicecyclophotocoagulation
Procedure / Service Description

techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for - Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic 66988 cyclophotocoagulation Removal of vitreous, anterior approach (open sky technique or limbal incision); subtotal removal with 67010 mechanical vitrectomy

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