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0100T Prosthesis retina receive & gen

Category III

Also known as: retinal prosthesis implant, bionic eye receiver, Argus II implant

Placement of a subconjunctival retinal prosthesis receiver and pulse generator. Category III code for the extraocular component of a retinal prosthesis (bionic eye) system for severe retinal degenerative disease.

Clinical Context

Used for placement of the receiver and pulse generator component of a retinal prosthesis system (e.g., Argus II). Indicated for severe outer retinal degeneration such as retinitis pigmentosa. The device converts visual input from an external camera into electrical stimulation of remaining retinal cells.

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Specialties

ophthalmologyretinal surgery

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