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66982 - Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or

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Procedure / ServiceExtracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 65782 Ocular surface reconstruction; limbal conjunctival autograft (includes obtaining graft) 66180 Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft 66982 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for

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