ICD-9-PCS Code Details and Notes. Short Title: Lid recons entropion rep 08.44 is a billable procedure code.-ICD-9-PCS Chapters, Sections & Parents 08-16 Operations On The Eye. 08 Operations on eyelids. Includes: • operations on the eyebrow. 08.4 Repair of entropion or ectropion. ICD-9-PCS Index References • Blepharoplasty extensive • Kuhnt-Szymanowski operation

Ectropion/Entropion > Click here to view photos of this procedure. . Entropion is the medical term used to describe rolling inward of the lower eyelid and eyelashes towards the eye. The skin of the eyelid and the eyelashes rub against the cornea (the front part of the eye) . surgery for bilateral lower eye lid repair takes approximately 30- 45 minutes to complete. The surgeon will shorten and tighten the eyelid and its attachments.

INTRODUCTION. Involutional entropion is the most common type of entropion and usually involves the lower lids bilaterally, though not necessarily symmetrically. The pathophysiologic mechanisms for the development of involutional entropion includes, horizontal eyelid laxity, detachment of retractors, overriding of the preseptal orbicularis, and enophthalmos. Horizontal lid shortening has been shown to be the most important component in the surgical correction. We believe that a simple .

Lower lid entropion is a common condition in elderly individuals; the prevalence increases steadily with age. Entropion is an inversion of the eyelid (ie, inward turning of the eyelid margin) toward the globe.

Patient Safety Indicators . Technical Specifications . Appendices . AHRQ Quality Indicators, Version 4.3, August 2011 . Prepared for: . 0844 LID RECONS ENTROPION REP 0849 ENTROPION/ECTROP REP NEC 0851 CANTHOTOMY 0852 BLEPHARORRHAPHY . Patient Safety Indicators, Technical Specifications, Appendix E – Surgical Discharge MS-DRGs www.ahrq.qualityindicators.gov

Background. Ectropion and entropion are common maladies of the eyelid margin that can directly affect ocular function and patient comfort; surgical repair is commonly performed.

Entropian Repair and eyelid surgical treatment options available at Danbury Eyelid & Facial Cosmetic Center serving Danbury, New Milford Connecticut and beyond.

Eyelid Surgery Entropion & Ectropion Repair. Entropion and ectropion are two types of eyelid problems that can cause discomfort and irritation of the eyes.

Patient Safety Indicators . Technical Specifications . Appendices . AHRQ Quality Indicators, Version 4.4, March 2012 . Prepared for: . 0844 LID RECONS ENTROPION REP 0849 ENTROPION/ECTROP REP NEC 0851 CANTHOTOMY . AHRQ QI, Patient Safety Indicators, . Patient Safety Indicators, Technical Specifications, Appendix E – Surgical Discharge MS-DRGs www.ahrq.qualityindicators.gov . Page 42 .