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Last Verified: September 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.
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 | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 66983 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 66983 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66983 by major payers:
$1,098.86
$940.50
$995.54
$1,171.24
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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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See a sample payer proposalCPT 66983 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 66983 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 66983 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. |
| 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.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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