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CPT 66989 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 And Aspiration Or Phacoemulsification), Complex, Requiring 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 Patients In The Amblyogenic Developmental Stage; With Insertion Of Intraocular (Eg, Trabecular Meshwork, Supraciliary, Suprachoroidal) Anterior Segment Aqueous Drainage Device, Without Extraocular Reservoir, Internal Approach, One Or More
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

LT - Left side of body

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 66989 by major payers:

bcbs

$983.52

uhc

$1,168.49

aetna

$1,151.19

cigna

$1,464.48

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United
66989$2272.001972179208 - IDAHO OTOLOGIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SYRINGA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER852522925 - (ID) IDAHO OTOLOGIC SURGERY CENTER LLCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$1306.001720215320 - EAST SIDE ENDOSCOPY LLC263006590 - (NY) EAST SIDE ENDOSCOPY LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$713.001629133442 - ARIZONA SURGICAL ARTS, INC.860607769 - (AZ) ARIZONA SURGICAL ARTS INCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$1400.001104457274 - TEXAS MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC842574842 - (TX) TEXAS MIDWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$1983.001073588646 - ESCONDIDO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, PARKWAY ENDOSCOPY CENTER201627039 - (CA) ESCONDIDO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$2444.001881002343 - INNOVATIVE SURGERY CENTER, LLC471395981 - (MD) INNOVATIVE SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$9549.001619031416 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL, INC, <UNAVAIL>350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
66989$1632.001992765986 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, WALDRON ENDOSCOPY CENTER200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$6846.001285912600 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, THE EMORY CLINIC LAGRANGE SURGERY CENTER582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$7391.001174586606 - BELLEAIR SURGERY CENTER LTD742544710 - (FL) BELLEAIR SURGERY CENTER LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$1761.001346308954 - DAY SURGERY OF GRAND JUNCTION LLC, DAY SURGERY OF GRAND JUNCTION841097113 - (CO) DAY SURGERY OF GRAND JUNCTION LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$3914.001154785848 - PROSPECT CCMC, LLC811507712PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$2683.001962402503 - NORTH KITSAP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER911276412 - (WA) NORTH KITSAP AMBULATORY CENTER, INC. DBA PACIFIC SURGERY CENTERWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$2809.001366137440 - SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN, LLC, GEORGETOWN SURGERY CENTER880604963 - (TX) SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGETOWN LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
66989$3427.001679696157 - ORTHOPEDIC HEALTHCARE ANCILLARY SERVICES, LLC, SLOCUM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER770590285 - (OR) ORTHOPEDIC HEALTHCARE ANCILLARY SERVICES LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
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CPT 66989 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 66989 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 66989 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
66984ModerateExtracapsular 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)
66985ModerateInsertion Or Exchange Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (Secondary Implant) Not Associated With Concurrent Cataract Remova
66986HighExchange Intraocular Lens
66989ModerateExtracapsular Cataract Removal With Insertion Of Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (1-Stage Procedure), Manual Or Mechanical Technique (Eg, Irrigation And Aspiration Or Phacoemulsification), Complex, Requiring 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 Patients In The Amblyogenic Developmental Stage; With Insertion Of Intraocular (Eg, Trabecular Meshwork, Supraciliary, Suprachoroidal) Anterior Segment Aqueous Drainage Device, Without Extraocular Reservoir, Internal Approach, One Or More

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66989. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 66989 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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