12.62 - Thermocauterization Of Sclera With Iridectomy
The ICD 9 Code for Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy is listed as 12.62.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 10 crosswalks / GEMS and chapter information where available.
| ICD 9 CM Volume 3 (PCS) Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Procedure Code: | 12.62 |
| Description: | Thermocauterization of sclera with iridectomy |
| Short Description: | Thermcaut scler w iridec |
| Chapter: | Operations on the eye |
| Subsection 1: | Operations on iris, ciliary body, sclera, and anterior chamber |
| ICD-10-PCS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS): | |
| ICD 10 PCS Code: | 08123Z4 - Bypass Right Anterior Chamber to Sclera, Percutaneous Approach (approximate) |
| ICD 10 PCS Code: | 08133Z4 - Bypass Left Anterior Chamber to Sclera, Percutaneous Approach (approximate) |
| ICD-9-CM Volume 3 (PCS) Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of 12.62: | |
| 12.61 - Trephination of sclera with iridectomy | |
| 12.63 - Iridencleisis and iridotasis | |
| 12.64 - Trabeculectomy ab externo | |
| 12.65 - Other scleral fistulization with iridectomy | |
| 12.66 - Postoperative revision of scleral fistulization procedure | |
| 12.67 - Insertion of aqueous drainage device | |
| 12.69 - Other scleral fistulizing procedure | |