Medicare Reimbursement for Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant

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Updated: 10/12/2022

This FAQ addresses the following:

Does Medicare cover implantation of the Baerveldt® Glaucoma Implant?
Is there more than one model of the Baerveldt® glaucoma implant?
What CPT codes describe implantation of a Baerveldt® glaucoma implant?
What is the surgeon’s Medicare reimbursement for 66179 and 66180?
Does Medicare reimburse an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) for this procedure?
How is a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) paid for these procedures?
What is the significance of the J1 indicator?
Is there separate payment for the implant?
Is there separate reporting and payment for a patch graft?
If a revision procedure is performed, is it covered?

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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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