ICD-10-CM and CPT

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ICD-10-CM and CPT

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Phacoemulsification of nuclear sclerotic cataract left eye with intraocular lens placement

Patient was brought to the OR and placed in the supine position for ocular surgery. The left eye was administered $0.75\%$ Marcaine to produce topical anesthesia. The eye was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile manner. A 3 mm, half depth, clear corneal incision was made and phacoemulsification was completed. the irrigation aspiration handpiece was utilized to remove cortical remnants. The anterior chamber and capsular bag was then reinflated followed by placement of the intraocular lens.

The patient tolerated the procedure well.