The physician performed trichiasis on a patient with severely ingrown lower eyelashes. Utilizing forceps and biomicroscope, the physician removed four offending lower lashes and one misdirected upper eyelash. What is the correct code for the procedure?
A)67825
B)67830
C)67820-RT
D)67820-50

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The correct code for the procedure is 67820-RT (Correction of Trichiasis; Epilation, by Forceps Only). Code 67825 is incorrect because it is used to report any method other than forceps. Code 67830 is incorrect because it refers to the incision of the lid margin. Modifier -RT is the correct modifier, in this case, because it is used to acknowledge that the procedure was performed on the right side only. Modifier -50 is incorrect because it is used to indicate a bilateral procedure.

The Physician Performed Trichiasis on a Patient with Severely Ingrown