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LCD L39905: Cataract Surgery — WPS

Policy ID: LCD-L39905Specialty: OphthalmologyAdded: 7/30/2026Effective: July 30, 2026lcd
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What changed

WPS final LCD sets cataract surgery coverage rules in J5/J8 states.

Who’s affected: Ophthalmology billing teams · Effective: July 30, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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