BCBSRI is adding two intraocular lens (IOL) surgery CPT codes: 66989 and 66991 for Medicare Advantage Plans only.

For post cataract eyewear which includes lens and / or glasses to be covered, the patient must have undergone accepted “qualifying” IOL surgery within the previous 9 months.   

Per the policy: The following HCPCS code(s) are covered when a member has one of these codes filed in the previous 9 months: 66920, 66930, 66940, 66982, 66983, 66984,66988, 66989, 66991. For additional details related to this policy, please click here.