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66986 - Exchange of intraocular lens

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Procedure / ServiceExchange of intraocular lens
Procedure / Service Description

techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for - mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic 66984 cyclophotocoagulation 66986 Exchange of intraocular lens Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic

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