Cataract Extraction
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
15 active Medicare policies list H21.9, and 1 commercial payer policy lists 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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J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JE · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JF · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Mar 19, 2018
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
1 policy from 1 payer
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of H21.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Retina and Artificial Iris | Oct 17, 2023 | Covered |
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
National · Effective Sep 3, 2026
National · Effective Jun 4, 2026
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025