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LCD L33628: Panretinal (Scatter) Laser Photocoagulation — Wellpoint Federal

Policy ID: LCD-L33628Specialty: OphthalmologyAdded: 7/23/2026Effective: April 1, 2026lcd
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What changed

Wellpoint LCD covers panretinal laser photocoagulation under Parts A & B.

Who’s affected: Ophthalmology billing teams · Effective: April 1, 2026

Affected codes

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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