US · guidance
CMS Pub. 100-03, ch. 1, § 80.10
Phaco-Emulsification Procedure - Cataract Extraction
CIM 35-9
In view of recommendations of authoritative sources in the field of ophthalmology, the
subject technique is viewed as an accepted procedure for removal of cataracts.
Accordingly, program reimbursement may be made for necessary services furnished in
connection with cataract extraction utilizing the phaco-emulsification procedure.
History
(Rev. 1, 10-03-03)
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-25
- Edition
- iom-2026-08-25
- Content hash
9897dd35ec23122863a6aaa8f446e390af3934a96d7fa051f18fbcf83bc8a4bd
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