Temporary CPT codes designated for trabeculostomy procedure

Two Category III CPT codes for ELT Sight’s ExTra excimer laser trabeculostomy procedure will go into effect Jan. 1, 2021, the company announced.
The codes, which are temporary and issued for emerging technologies, were approved to report “trabeculostomy ab interno by laser with or without the use of an ophthalmic endoscope,” according to a company press release.
U.S. clinical trials for the procedure are in preparation, and in Europe, CE mark has already been received.
“Multiple clinical studies across Europe have demonstrated that ExTra ELT has a strong efficacy and

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