Medicare Reimbursement for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

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Topic: Trabeculoplasty

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Updated: 04/21/2021

This FAQ addresses the following:

Does Medicare cover selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)?
Should I consider SLT as a primary treatment for open-angle glaucoma?
What CPT code do we use to report SLT for glaucoma?
What is the Medicare physician reimbursement for SLT?
Does Medicare allow a facility fee for SLT?
What is the global surgery period for SLT?
Is an office visit billable on the same day as SLT?
Can I be reimbursed for a repeat SLT on the same eye?
What about reimbursement for SLT on the fellow eye during the global period of the first eye?
Can SLT be performed on both eyes on the same day?

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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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