Cataract Extraction
J15 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
14 active Medicare policies list Q13.0, and 4 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
J9 · Effective Jul 11, 2021
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J15 · Effective Mar 19, 2018
JH · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
J8 · Effective Oct 1, 2015
4 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 Q13.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Retina and Artificial Iris | Oct 17, 2023 | Covered |
| Extended Ophthalmoscopy | Oct 26, 2023 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of Q13.0 |
|---|---|---|
| External Ocular Photography | Not recorded | Covered |
| Medically Necessary Optical Hardware | Not recorded | Covered |
National · Effective Oct 1, 2025
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J9 · Effective Oct 1, 2025
JL · Effective Oct 1, 2025
J5 · Effective Oct 1, 2025