CPT 66820 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa |
| Common Place of Service | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • LT - Left side of body • None • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66820 by major payers:
$539.62
$537.69
$589.12
$734.85
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 66820 | $314.00 | 1346621893 - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLC | 472128570 - (NJ) NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $177.00 | 1548399561 - DES PERES EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, ST LOUIS EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 208491493 - (MO) DES PERES EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $1245.00 | 1073569562 - GRAMERCY SURGERY CENTER, INC | 204336660 - (NY) GRAMERCY SURGERY CENTER, INC. | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $200.00 | 1043290653 - SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 650913259 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $110.00 | 1407335458 - MERRITT ISLAND OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 821391712 - (FL) MERRITT ISLAND OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $115.00 | 1487043386 - DENTAL SURGICENTER OF LOUISVILLE INC | 464672803 - (KY) DENTAL SURGICENTER | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $750.00 | 1861804585 - DENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTHWEST JERSEY | 352507803 - (NJ) DENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $500.00 | 1275629081 - VISION CARE OF MAINE LLC | 10525143 - (ME) VISION CARE OF MAINE LLC | ME | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $270.00 | 1467429233 - WILLOW SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER, LTD, FOREST MED-SURG CENTER | 364391641 - (IL) WILLOW SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER LTD | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $153.00 | 1164656740 - SURGERY CENTER OF MOUNT DORA, LLC | 262446297 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF MOUNT DORA | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $130.00 | 1982674065 - HEMET HEALTHCARE SURGICENTER, INC. | 330526203 - (CA) HEMET HEALTHCARE SURGICENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $48.00 | 1568674281 - VILLAGES ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 813250494 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $321.00 | 1730378498 - TORRANCE CA MULTISPECIALTY ASC LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH BAY | 204259636 - (CA) TORRANCE CA MULTISPECIALTY ASC LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $250.00 | 1023072824 - SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS, LLC, THE SURGICAL CENTER AT SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS, PA | 222116946 - (NJ) SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS, PA | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66820 | $131.00 | 1396089108 - TRIANGLE ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER | 275268935 - (NC) TRIANGLE ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 66820 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 66820 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 66820 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 66820 | Moderate | Discission Of Secondary Membranous Cataract (Opacified Posterior Lens Capsule And/Or Anterior Hyaloid); Stab Incision Technique (Ziegler Or Wheeler Knife) |
| 66821 | Moderate | Discission Of Secondary Membranous Cataract (Opacified Posterior Lens Capsule And/Or Anterior Hyaloid); Laser Surgery (Eg Yag Laser) (One Or More Stages) |
| 66825 | Moderate | Reposit Iol Prosth W/Incision |
| 66830 | Moderate | Removal Of Secondary Membranous Cataract (Opacified Posterior Lens Capsule And/Or Anterior Hyaloid) With Corneo-Scleral Section, With Or Without Iridectomy (Iridocapsulotomy, Iridocapsulectomy) |
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Understanding the 66820 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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