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Simplify Your Complicated Cataract Coding Confusion

Published on Wed May 20, 2026

Know when to report complex versus standard cataract surgery. As the human eye ages, the development of cataracts is a near certainty for most adults. Clouding of the eye’s lens is a natural part of the aging process. Not every patient will experience symptoms, and not all will require cataract surgery; however, for the majority of aging eyes, a cataract [...]
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