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CPT® 66991, Under Intraocular Lens Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 66991 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Intraocular Lens Procedures.

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The provider inserts an intraocular lens prosthesis during the same session as extracapsular cataract extraction. The provider also inserts one or more anterior segment aqueous drainage devices in the eye, typically to lower pressure in the eye.

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66991 - attempted stent placement?
Patient was scheduled for 66991. Cataract portion performed. The I-stent part was attempted but ultimately removed. Would I use 66991 and add a 52 modifier? Or, code 66984 only. If so, what about the ... [ Read More ]
New Code for Cataract/Aqueous shunt
[QUOTE="lawl.shan@gmail.com, post: 506122, member: 536763"] Hello! Just looking for clarification. The doctor I bill for occasionally bills 66984/66982 with 66180. With the new code that has been crea... [ Read More ]
New Code for Cataract/Aqueous shunt
Hello! Just looking for clarification. The doctor I bill for occasionally bills 66984/66982 with 66180. With the new code that has been created, would you just code 66989/66991? We haven't been abl... [ Read More ]
New code for Istent
No. Just use the 66991. The definition for the 0671T has been changed for when Istent is done without concurrent cataract surgery. Tom Cheezum, OD, CPC, COPC... [ Read More ]
New code for Istent
Hi Just need some clarification, If I a patient had a cataract with an Istent the codes would be 0671T & 66991 TO BE BILLED?... [ Read More ]
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