Cataract Surgery Medical Necessity

Cataract surgery - Mayo Clinic

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Before the procedureA week or so before your surgery, your doctor performs a painless ultrasound te…During the procedureCataract surgery, usually an outpatient procedure, takes an hour or less … See more

LCD - Cataract Surgery (L34413) - Centers for Medicare …

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There is no scientifically proven medical treatment for cataracts. In general, cataract surgery is performed to alleviate visual impairments attributable to lens …

Should I get cataract surgery? - Harvard Health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-i-get-cataract-surgery

Cataracts, a condition marked by clouding of the eye's lens, are not a threat to your health. If they're not bothering you or affecting your vision during important tasks, …

How to Document the Need for Cataract Surgery

https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/how-to-document-the-need-for-cataract-surgery

Fact Sheet for Documenting the Need for Cataract Surgery

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A significant cataract in a patient who will be undergoing concurrent surgery in the same eye, such as a trabeculectomy or a corneal trans­plant, when the surgeon deems that the …

Cataract Surgery - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna

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The following specialized ophthalmologic services are considered medically necessary for the routine pre-operative work-up for cataract surgery: Optical coherence biometry; …

Tip Sheet: Cataract Extraction (with or without IOL implant)

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Consider medical necessity for each eye separately 1. Cataract is causing symptomatic impairment* of visual function not correctable with a tolerable change in glasses or …

Cost of Cataract Surgery in 2023 - With

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Yes, basic cataract surgery is covered by Medicare. Your doctor must determine that the surgery is medically necessary for your health. Medicare typically …

Article - Billing and Coding: Cataract Surgery in Adults …

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extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or …

Proposed LCD - Cataract Surgery in Adults (DL34203)

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In general, cataract surgery is performed to alleviate visual impairments attributable to lens opacity. There are uncommon situations when lens extraction becomes medically …