OPS-Code 5-137:
Operations on iris, ciliary body, anterior eye chamber, and sclera: Other operations on the iris
- 5-137.0 Laser pupilloplasty
- 5-137.1 Iridoplasty, surgical
- 5-137.2 Release of anterior synechiae (between iris and cornea)
- 5-137.3 Release of goniosynechiae (iridocorneal angle)
- 5-137.4 Release of posterior synechiae (between iris and lens)
- 5-137.5 Removal of a pupillary membrane
- 5-137.6 Operation with implantation of an artificial iris diaphragm
- 5-137.7 Temporary surgical pupillary dilation
- 5-137.x Other
- 5-137.y Unspecified
Note
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Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
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