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CPT 66983 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa subgroup.
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.
| 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 | LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 66983 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $663.215 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 66983 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66983 by major payers:
$1,098.86
BCBS / Anthem
$940.50
UnitedHealthcare
$995.54
Aetna
$1,171.24
Cigna
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CPT 66983
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Day Surgery Center Of North Texas Ltd
$4,335.00Published rateRiverwalk Asc, LLC, Riverwalk Asc
$2,191.00Published rateHanford Specialty Surgery Center, PC
Hanford Specialty Surgery Center PC
$1,523.50Published rateMedical City Specialty Surgicenter Of Dallas, LLC, Medical City Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center Dallas
Medical City Specialty Surgicenter Of Dallas LLC
$1,000.00Published rateFort Myers Endoscopy Center LLC
$300.00Published rate
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The table lists codes related to 66983. 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. |
| 66983-CPT | High | 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. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66983. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 66983 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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