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LCD L37644: YAG Capsulotomy — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L37644Specialty: OphthalmologyAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: March 10, 2022lcd
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What changed

Palmetto GBA LCD: YAG capsulotomy coverage rules for 7 SE states.

Who’s affected: Ophthalmology billing teams · Effective: March 10, 2022

Affected codes

Codes66821

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This change affects 6 billing codes.

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