CPT stands for Current Procedural Terminology. CPT codes are a set of medical codes used by healthcare professionals to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities like physicians, health insurance companies, and accreditation organizations. They ensure uniformity in medical billing and reporting across the healthcare industry.

How can I find the cost of a medical procedure?

To find the cost of a medical procedure, you can start by checking with your healthcare provider or your insurance company. For a more detailed lookup of fee schedules based on CPT codes and specific locations, you can use tools like Payerprice. Payerprice offers a fee schedule lookup tool that allows users to search with a CPT code and a specific location to get an estimate of costs.

What is the difference between CMS and Payerprice?

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is a federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CMS publishes fee schedules, primarily for services covered under these government programs. Payerprice, on the other hand, is a tool that provides access to fee schedules from various payers (private insurance companies) and allows users to search for costs based on CPT codes and specific locations, offering a broader view of market rates beyond just government programs.

Why might medical costs vary significantly?

Medical costs can vary significantly due to several factors, including the specific healthcare provider or facility (e.g., hospital vs. outpatient clinic), geographic location, your insurance plan and its negotiated rates with providers, the complexity of the procedure, and whether the provider is in-network or out-of-network. Different insurance companies also have different fee schedules and reimbursement rates for the same CPT code.

How do I use Payerprice to find fee schedules?

Payerprice provides a fee schedule lookup tool on its platform. To use it, you typically need to input the relevant CPT code for the medical procedure or service you are interested in and specify your geographic location. The tool then provides you with fee schedule information, helping you understand potential costs for that service in your area. For specific steps and to access the tool, refer to the Payerprice website.

CPT 66982 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: July 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Xcapsl Ctrc Rmvl Cplx Wo Ecp, Extracapsular Cataract Removal With Insertion Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis 1 Stage Procedure Manual Or Mechanical Technique Eg Irrigation And Aspiration Or Phacoemulsification Complex Requiring 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 Patients In The Amblyogenic Developmental Stage Without Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation

Key Fact	Detail
Service Type	Intraocular Lens Procedures Surgical Procedures on the Anterior Segment of the Eye
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 Level	High
Medicare Fee Schedule	View Medicare rates for 66982

National average reimbursement for CPT 66982 by major payers:

$1,009.08

$1,080.77

$1,157.78

$1,285.03

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For billing codeCPT 66982

Payer	Code	Rate	NPI	Tax ID	State	Specialty
United	66982	$1514.00	1194970418 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC	911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC	NM	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$1121.00	1629038989 - SAN ANTONIO EYE CENTER, PA, SAN ANTONIO EYE SURGICENTER	741916103 - (TX) SAN ANTONIO EYE CENTER, PA	TX	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$1190.00	1457345530 - SYRINGA SURGICAL CENTER	200968551 - (ID) SYRINGA SURGICAL CENTER, LLC	ID	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$1641.00	1760414056 - VAN DYCK ASC, LLC	621817203 - (TN) VAN DYCK ASC LLC	TN	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$2016.00	1093771073 - ARTEL LLC	263513966 - (CA) ARTEL, LLC	CA	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$2226.00	1336107580 - POMERADO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER L P, PALOMAR SURGICAL CENTER ESCONDIDO	330752699 - (CA) POMERADO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER L P	CA	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$3598.00	1083754352 - MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN PA, MERCY PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL SHORT PROCEDURE UNIT	231352191 - (PA) MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN PA	PA	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$1283.00	1588785208 - AMBER MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER LLC	208756114 - (MD) AMBER MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER LLC	MD	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$2817.00	1104006006 - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC	205755383 - (CA) PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC	CA	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$737.00	1538101373 - DANVILLE POLYCLINIC, LTD, DANVILLE POLYCLINIC LTD ASTC	370967248 - (IL) DANVILLE POLYCLINIC, LTD.	IL	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$776.00	1467582437 - NORTH FLORIDA SURGERY CENTER INC, NORTH FLORIDA SURGERY CENTER	593377918 - (FL) NORTH FLORIDA SURGERY CENTER INC	FL	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$2206.00	1093772840 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT JENSEN BEACH, LLC	651198731 - (FL) THE SURGERY CENTER AT JENSEN B	FL	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$1010.00	1013999580 - INTEG HEALTH SYSTEM, P.C., BLOOMINGTON SURGERY CENTER	352045236 - (IN) INTEG HEALTH SYSTEM PC	IN	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$1212.00	1366422370 - URLOGY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, WOLF RIVER SURGERY CENTER	621828958 - (TN) URLOGY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC	TN	Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United	66982	$3902.00	1093383655 - SHERMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC	861402910 - (TX) SHERMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC	TX	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 66982 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Anterior Segment of the Eye Codes

The CPT 66982 code is part of the Intraocular Lens Procedures services used for Surgical Procedures on the Anterior Segment of the Eye. 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 66982 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
66920-CPT	Moderate	Eye Surgery For Cataract, Surgery To Remove A Cataract (Clouded Lens) And The Lens Capsule. A Replacement Lens May Be Implanted In The Same Procedure.
66930-CPT	High	Extr.Lens W/Wo Irid;Intracap,Disloc
66940-CPT	Moderate	Surgery To Remove Cataract, Surgery To Remove A Cataract (Clouded Lens) Including The Front Part Of The Lens Capsule. The Back Of The Lens Capsule Is Left In Place.
66982-CPT	High	Xcapsl Ctrc Rmvl Cplx Wo Ecp, Extracapsular Cataract Removal With Insertion Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis 1 Stage Procedure Manual Or Mechanical Technique Eg Irrigation And Aspiration Or Phacoemulsification Complex Requiring 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 Patients In The Amblyogenic Developmental Stage Without Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66982. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 66982 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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