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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 66982 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa subgroup.
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 | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $630.61 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 66982 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $553.34 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 66982 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66982 by major payers:
$1,009.08
BCBS / Anthem
$1,080.77
UnitedHealthcare
$1,157.78
Aetna
$1,285.03
Cigna
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CPT 66982
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Saint Luke'S Surgicenter
Saint Lukes Surgicenter
$4,826.00Published ratePacific Endoscopy And Surgery Center, LLC
$2,817.00Published rateVan Dyck Asc, LLC
Van Dyck Asc LLC
$1,641.00Published rateSyringa Surgical Center
Syringa Surgical Center, LLC
$1,190.00Published rateDigestive Health Complex,Inc
$530.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 66982 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The table lists codes related to 66982. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.