Sam underwent scleral buckling for repair of a detached retina of the right eye with cryotherapy and drainage of subretinal fluid. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):

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H33.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye, which matches the description of the condition treated. 67107 is the CPT code for repair of retinal detachment, which includes scleral buckling, cryotherapy, and drainage of subretinal fluid, making it the appropriate choice for the procedure described.

Sam Underwent Scleral Buckling for Repair of a Detached Retina