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CPT 66982 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Extracapsular 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)
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 LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 66982 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,009.08

uhc

$1,080.77

aetna

$1,157.78

cigna

$1,316.04

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For billing codeCPT 66982
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United
66982$2307.001942472931 - SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC261572774 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$1827.001669437497 - CASCADE SURGICENTER, LLC731677879 - (OR) CASCADE SURGICENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$496.001932268299 - PATRICK A CONARRO MD, D.B.A. SUMMIT SURGICAL ASC581903669 - (GA) PATRICK A CONARRO MDGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$1635.001780076885 - MURRELLS INLET ASC LLC, CAROLINA COAST SURGERY CENTER454450466 - (SC) MURRELLS INLET ASC, LLC DBA CAROLINA COAST SURGERY CENTERSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$3758.001346249604 - ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER201685516 - (MO) ST MARYS SURGICAL CENTER LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$1120.001710203427 - HARLINGEN SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, VALLEY EYE SURGERY CENTER270561821 - (TX) HARLINGEN SURGICAL CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$1923.001801443320 - ST. LUKE'S SURGERY CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD, LLC384106846 - (MO) ST LUKES SURGERY CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$2388.001740328947 - ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS, LLC510425612 - (GA) ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$3277.001821528753 - KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC, JEFFERSON SURGERY CENTER - CHERRY HILL472462625 - (NJ) KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$1580.001376641670 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF GREATER NEW YORK, LLC133418924 - (NY) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF GREATER NEW YORK, LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$2353.001790093813 - AZ WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC272343469 - (AZ) AZ WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$732.001417904756 - METROPOLITAN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC202804280 - (WI) METROPOLITAN MEDICAL CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$1413.691083970016 - JOSEPH MANSOUR350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINInternal Medicine Physician (207R00000X)
United
66982$1200.001841259694 - ENT FACIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC770470934 - (CA) ENT FACIAL SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66982$530.001417118241 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH COMPLEX,INC262808532OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 66982 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 66982 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 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
66920ModerateExtract Lens Intracapsular
66930HighExtr.Lens W/Wo Irid;Intracap,Disloc
66940ModerateExtract Lens Extracapsular Other
66982HighExtracapsular 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 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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