CPT 66982 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66982 by major payers:
$1,009.08
$1,080.77
$1,157.78
$1,316.04
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 66920-CPT | Moderate | Extract Lens Intracapsular |
| 66930-CPT | High | Extr.Lens W/Wo Irid;Intracap,Disloc |
| 66940-CPT | Moderate | Extract Lens Extracapsular Other |
| 66982-CPT | High | 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) |
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.
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