Cataract Extraction
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
22 active Medicare policies list 66987, and 2 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
J8 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
2 policies from 2 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66987 |
|---|---|---|
| Vitrectomy | Jun 22, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66987 |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract Removal Surgery for Adults | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Dec 24, 2018
JM · Effective Dec 24, 2018
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Jul 30, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Jan 1, 2022
National · Effective Jan 1, 2020
National · Effective Jan 1, 2025