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LCD L34413: Cataract Surgery — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L34413Specialty: OphthalmologyAdded: 9/12/2026Effective: November 21, 2024lcd
Routine

What changed

Palmetto GBA finalizes cataract surgery coverage rules for 7 SE states.

Who’s affected: Ophthalmology billing teams · Effective: November 21, 2024

Affected codes

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This change affects 10 billing codes.

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