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  1. Claims Coding, Inquiry Process Guidelines - Humana

    Humana`s guidelines for the claim coding and claim payment inquiry process with links to facilitate documentation and coding diagnoses and services.

  2. Optometry Coding & Billing Alert - AAPC

    If the code does not match up, one of those physicians is going to be denied, warn experts. What to do: Avoid across-the-board use of 366.10 (Senile cataract, unspecified) and retrieve the precise …

  3. CPT Code 66984 Description, Scenarios & Applicable Modifiers

    Jul 9, 2025 · CPT code 66984 refers to the surgical removal of a cataract with IOL insertion. This code covers several manual or mechanical methods, including the most frequently used phacoemulsification.

  4. Wiki - Cataract denial for 66984 dx H25.12 - AAPC

    Jan 23, 2025 · Is anyone else getting denials for Medical Necessity from Medicare for 66984 LT with H25.12. I see this diagnosis is listed on the LCD Policy with WPS as a covered diagnosis.

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  6. Optometrist's Guide to Billing Cataract Post-Op Care

    Example of a cataract post-op claim filed to BCBS. This claim was approved and paid by insurance! On the claim you'll have to fill out some additional information; if this is missing, your claim will likely be …

  7. Local Coverage Article: Billing and Coding: Cataract Extraction ...

    The primary diagnosis submitted by the physician performing the preoperative ophthalmologic evaluation must be cataract (ICD-10-CM codes listed in the “ICD-10 Codes that are Covered” section …

  8. Service Specific Review Results Cataract Extraction Services

    High level results and top denial/partial denial reasons are listed below for the post-payment service specific reviews for Cataract Extraction (CPT 66982-66984) services that have been conducted by …

  9. CPT Code 66984 Guide For Cataract Surgery Billing - Medical Bill Gurus

    Unlock the essentials of billing for cataract surgery with our comprehensive guide to cpt code 66984, ensuring accurate claims.

  10. 66982/66984 Cataract Surgery & 66821 YAG Procedure Fact Sheet …

    For documentation that shows a best corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better, cataract extraction will be considered if all other criteria have been met and there is substantial documentation of the …