Medicare Reimbursement and ZEPTO®

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Topic: ZEPTO®

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Updated: 08/14/2024

This FAQ addresses the following:

What is the ZEPTO® IOL Positioning System™?
How does ZEPTO® work?
How is a precise, instantaneous capsulotomy beneficial?
What is the indication for ZEPTO® precision capsulotomy system?
Which patients are ideally suited for ZEPTO®?
What additional services are indicated to identify patients who are candidates for ZEPTO®?
Is additional diagnostic testing prior to cataract surgery indicated for all patients?
Does Medicare pay an ASC or HOPD separately for ZEPTO®?
What circumstances warrant higher payment to a cataract surgeon?
May an ASC or HOPD charge a surgeon a fee to use ZEPTO® in cataract surgery?
How do Medicare’s rules differ for FLACS and ZEPTO®?

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The reimbursement information is provided by Corcoran Consulting Group based on publicly available information from CMS, the AMA, and other sources. The reader is strongly encouraged to review federal and state laws, regulations, code sets, and official instructions promulgated by Medicare and other payers. This document is not an official source nor is it a complete guide on reimbursement. Although we believe this information is accurate at the time of publication, the reader is reminded that this information, including references and hyperlinks, changes over time, and may be incorrect at any time following publication.

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