CPT 66988 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 • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66988 by major payers:
$1,855.06
$884.93
$868.82
$1,318.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 66988 | $4275.00 | 1437116274 - SILVER SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 431804124 - (MO) SILVER SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $3438.00 | 1558526293 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES BOULDER | 841562782 - (CO) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $1940.00 | 1952404550 - WEST PALM BEACH CHILDREN'S SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 650789191 - (FL) WEST PALM BEACH CHILDRENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $2552.00 | 1649921065 - JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER OF LOUISIANA | 874022126 - (LA) JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTER OF LOUS | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $2530.00 | 1124283510 - WILLS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 510385184 - (DE) WILMINGTON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $2528.00 | 1053058255 - INDIANA VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | 871608290 - (IN) INDIANA VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $5020.00 | 1538126362 - WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 593659906 - (FL) WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $8825.00 | 1497312540 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER MAIN STREET, LLC | 384114079 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $7770.00 | 1336391085 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KINGSLAND LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KINGSLAND | 263464776 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $6506.00 | 1952814386 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE, LLC | 821680961 - (TX) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $5249.00 | 1518154517 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $2305.00 | 1235363987 - CORONADO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261743406 | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $2364.00 | 1053934919 - DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 834549561 - (PA) DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $1374.00 | 1992784821 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY, LLC, VISION ONE LASER & SURGERY CENTER | 232922796 - (PA) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 66988 | $3057.00 | 1669414306 - FREEDOM VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC, FREEDOM VISION SURGERY CENTER LLC | 954673469 - (CA) FREEDOM VISION SURGERY CENTER | CA | 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 66988 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 66988 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 66988 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66984-CPT | Moderate | Extracapsular Cataract Removal With Insertion Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (1 Stage Procedure) Manual Or Mechanical Technique (Eg Irrigation And Aspiration Or Phacoemulsification); Without Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (Desc Rvsd 1/1/20) |
| 66985-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Or Exchange Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (Secondary Implant) Not Associated With Concurrent Cataract Remova |
| 66986-CPT | High | Exchange Intraocular Lens |
| 66988-CPT | High | Extracapsular Cataract Removal With Insertion Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (1 Stage Procedure) Manual Or Mechanical Technique (Eg Irrigation And Aspiration Or Phacoemulsification); With Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66988. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 66988 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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