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LCD L34171: Nasal Punctum-Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation and Probing with or without Irrigation — CGS Administrators

Policy ID: LCD-L34171Specialty: OphthalmologyAdded: 6/5/2026Effective: May 28, 2026lcd
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What changed

Covers nasal duct dilation and probing procedures.

Who’s affected: Ophthalmology billing teams · Effective: May 28, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 6 billing codes.

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