Overview
This billing guide provides an overview of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance on the use of femtosecond laser systems (FLS) in cataract procedures for Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS Guidance
The CMS guidance applies the principles of CMS rulings for presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PC-IOLs) and astigmatism-correcting intraocular lenses (AC-IOLs) to the use of certain functions of an FLS when used in cataract procedures with conventional or advanced technology intraocular lenses (AT-IOLs).
Providers may not “balance bill” a Medicare patient or their secondary insurer for any additional fees to perform covered components of cataract surgery with an FLS.
Important Product Information
The LenSx Laser System is indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.
The system employs a sterile disposable LenSx Laser Patient Interface consisting of an applanation lens and suction ring, intended for single use only.
Manual:
Download: LenSx Laser System for Cataract Surgery: Billing Guide Overview
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