The physician used cryotherapy to correct an ingrown eyelash on the left upper lid. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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CPT code 67825 corresponds to correction of trichiasis (ingrown eyelash), which includes epilation by forceps or other means, and is specific to the eyelid. The ICD-10-CM code H02.054 accurately describes trichiasis of the left upper eyelid, matching the procedure's description.

The Physician Used Cryotherapy to Correct an Ingrown Eyelash on the Left