Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

00RG - Optic Nerve

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 00RG07Z - Replacement of Optic Nerve with Autol Sub, Open Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 00RG0JZ - Replacement of Optic Nerve with Synth Sub, Open Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 00RG0KZ - Replacement of Optic Nerve with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach

  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Autologous Tissue Substitute
      • 00RG47Z - Replacement of Optic Nrv with Autol Sub, Perc Endo Approach
    • Synthetic Substitute
      • 00RG4JZ - Replacement of Optic Nrv with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach
    • Nonautologous Tissue Substitute
      • 00RG4KZ - Replacement of Optic Nrv with Nonaut Sub, Perc Endo Approach