Cataract Extraction
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
29 active Medicare policies list H40.9, and 7 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
J5 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
J8 · Effective Oct 13, 2024
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
7 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 H40.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundus Photography | Apr 15, 2026 | Covered |
| Laser Trabeculoplasty and Laser Peripheral Iridotomy | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Posterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography | Jan 6, 2026 | Covered |
| Remote Devices for Intermittent Monitoring of Intraocular Pressure | Oct 1, 2026 | Not covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of H40.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture and Dry Needling |
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JK · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
J5 · Effective Jul 30, 2026
National · Effective Jan 22, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Jun 4, 2026
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
National · Effective Aug 6, 2026
J5 · Effective Apr 30, 2026
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J6 · Effective Apr 1, 2026
| Apr 5, 2023 |
| Covered |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Intra-vitreal Implant (Retisert, Yutiq and Iluvien) | Jan 5, 2024 | Covered |
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| Optic Nerve and Retinal Imaging Methods | May 17, 2023 | Covered |
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