Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policy

CG-SURG-40 Cataract Removal Surgery for Adults

CG-SURG-40 Cataract Removal Surgery for Adults is a public Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policy (policy CG-SURG-40). It lists 18 CPT or HCPCS codes, 5 of them on the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization list. Not a coverage decision; the payer's own document governs.

View the original policy ↗

Check eligibility for free

No account required. Sign a BAA to see plan details, coordination of benefits and more

Payer
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
Policy number
CG-SURG-40
Line of business
Commercial
Source
www.anthem.com

Codes in this policy

The CPT and HCPCS codes the policy names. A policy can name a code it excludes. Prior authorization status is from the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization list.

CodePrior authorizationDescription on the prior authorization listOther Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policies
66830Not listedPolicies naming 66830
66840On the listRemoval of lens material; aspiration technique, 1 or more stagesPolicies naming 66840
66850On the listRemoval, Lens Material; Phacofragmentation, W/AspirationPolicies naming 66850
66852On the listRemoval, Lens Material; Pars Plana Approach, W/Wo VitrectomyPolicies naming 66852
66920Not listedPolicies naming 66920
66940Not listedPolicies naming 66940
66982Not listedPolicies naming 66982
66983Not listedPolicies naming 66983
66984Not listedPolicies naming 66984
66985On the listInsertion, Intraocular Lens Prosthesis (Secondary Implant) (No Concurrent Cataract Removal)Policies naming 66985
66987Not listedPolicies naming 66987
66988On the listExtracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsifPolicies naming 66988
C1780Not listedPolicies naming C1780
Q1004Not listedPolicies naming Q1004
Q1005Not listedPolicies naming Q1005
V2630Not listedPolicies naming V2630
V2631Not listedPolicies naming V2631
V2632Not listedPolicies naming V2632

All Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia policies · Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia prior authorization CPT list

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute billing, coding, or reimbursement advice. Nothing on this page should be relied upon as a substitute for clinician assessment, professional billing guidance, or as a definitive statement of any payor's billing requirements or policies.

Payor agreements, fee schedules, and billing policies vary and are subject to change. Before submitting any claims related to maternity care services, including claims affected by the 2027 CPT code revisions, please consult the applicable payor agreements, coverage policies, and billing guidelines to confirm current requirements for their specific payor contracts.

Substrate makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the payor-specific information presented here. Providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all claims are submitted in accordance with applicable payor requirements, and Substrate assumes no liability for claim denials, underpayments, or other adverse outcomes arising from reliance on this information.