Cataract Extraction
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
18 active Medicare policies list H26.9, 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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J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Mar 19, 2018
JJ · Effective Dec 24, 2018
JM · Effective Dec 24, 2018
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
6 policies from 3 payers
Summary of the payer’s published policy. Not a coverage determination — confirm with the payer before submitting.
| Policy | Effective | Status of H26.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal Pachymetry | Sep 19, 2023 | Covered |
| Glaucoma Surgery | Mar 24, 2023 | Covered |
| YAG Laser in Ophthalmology and Other Selected Indications | Jun 21, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H26.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic use of Nd:YAG Laser for Posterior Capsulotomy | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Outpatient Laboratory-based Blood Glucose Testing |
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Jun 4, 2026
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
| Jul 1, 2026 |
| Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H26.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Intraocular Lens Implant | Sep 15, 2026 | Covered |