Cataract Extraction (including Complex Cataract Surgery)
J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
27 active Medicare policies list 66991, and 6 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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J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
J8 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
J15 · Effective Mar 19, 2018
J9 · Effective Dec 30, 2019
J6 · Effective Dec 1, 2017
JK · Effective Dec 1, 2017
JE · Effective Mar 23, 2020
6 policies from 5 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66991 |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Surgery | Mar 24, 2023 | Covered |
| Vitrectomy | Jun 22, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66991 |
|---|---|---|
| Intraocular Anterior Segment Aqueous Drainage Devices (without extraocular reservoir) | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66991 |
|---|---|---|
JF · Effective Mar 23, 2020
JH · Effective Dec 30, 2019
JL · Effective Dec 30, 2019
JJ · Effective Dec 24, 2018
JM · Effective Dec 24, 2018
J5 · Effective Nov 17, 2024
J8 · Effective Nov 17, 2024
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Jul 30, 2026
J5 · Effective Jul 27, 2026
National · Effective Mar 27, 2025
J6 · Effective Jun 1, 2026
JL · Effective Oct 7, 2023
J9 · Effective Oct 7, 2023
National · Effective Jun 1, 2026
National · Effective Jun 1, 2026
National · Effective Jan 1, 2025
| Glaucoma Surgical Treatments |
|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66991 |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Surgical Treatments | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 66991 |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Surgical Treatments | Sep 1, 2026 | Covered |