OCT 20, 2022
Complex Cataract
Can you tell us if the usage of Trypan blue qualifies for 66982 or not?Answer:
Who is the payer? Some, but not all Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) outline that the use of Trypan blue with a mature cataract diagnosis qualifies the cataract surgery as complex (CPT 66982). Private payers can have their own unique policies.
Find links to current MAC local coverage determinations (LCDs) at aao.org/lcds.
Cataract surgery checklists can be found in
Coding Assistant: Cataract and Anterior Segment