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CPT 66940 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Extract Lens Extracapsular Other
Key FactDetail
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

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 66940 by major payers:

bcbs

$971.87

uhc

$997.93

aetna

$1,066.04

cigna

$1,280.09

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For billing codeCPT 66940
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United
66940$2761.001538292990 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH752678857 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTHTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$3105.001164486809 - SAINT LUKE'S SURGICENTER470853481 - (MO) SAINT LUKES SURGICENTERMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$369.001760447015 - SHEA CLINIC, SHEA CLINIC, ASC620673817 - (TN) SHEA CLINIC CORPORATIONTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$700.001407846215 - DAVIS EYE CENTER, INC, THE CENTER FOR SURGERY341554324 - (OH) DAVIS EYE CENTER, INC.OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$1233.001275198673 - UROLOGY ASC- PHOENIX, LLC, UROLOGIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA320586987AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$669.001093121196 - GULF COAST OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC640935301 - (MS) GULF COAST OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$382.001023074291 - ARIZONA EYE INSTITUTE & COSMETIC LASER CENTER LLC860950533 - (AZ) ARIZONA EYE INSTITUTE COSMETIC LASER CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$1233.001538390539 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$434.001669075495 - SAINT JOSEPH HEALTH ASC LLC611235517 - (KY) THE PAIN TREATMENT CENTER, INC. DBA STONE ROAD SKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$5000.001427585280 - PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER, INC812354493 - (CA) PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER INCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$773.001619576824 - SURGICARE OF LA VETA, LTD., NEWPORT COAST SURGICAL INSTITUTE752507129CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$1258.001831420694 - TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC263531997 - (FL) TITUSVILLE CENTER FOR SURGICALFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$1817.001609400290 - ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC844818321 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$1030.001104125939 - GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE INC263101232 - (NY) GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE INCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66940$2392.001588629604 - GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER DALLAS742411643 - (TX) GREENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 66940 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 66940 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 66940 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
66920-CPTModerateExtract Lens Intracapsular
66930-CPTHighExtr.Lens W/Wo Irid;Intracap,Disloc
66940-CPTModerateExtract Lens Extracapsular Other
66982-CPTHighExtracapsular Cataract Removal With Insertion Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (1-Stage Procedure) Manual Or Mechanical Technique (Eg Irrigation Andaspiration Or Phacoemulsification) Complex Requ-Iring Devices Or Techniques Not Generally Used In Routine Cataract Surgery(Eg Iris Expansion Device Suture Support For Intraocular Lens Or Primary Posterior Capsulorrhexis) Or Performed On Patientsin The Amblyogenic Developmental Stage; Without Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation(Desc Rvsd 1/1/20)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66940. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 66940 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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