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66984 - 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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techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for - developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation 66983 Intracapsular cataract extraction with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure) 66984 Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

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