Medicare Rules for Computer Assisted Cataract Surgery
Topic: Cataract Surgery
Sponsor: ZEISS
Updated: 09/08/2021
This FAQ addresses the following:
- How does ZEISS CALLISTO eye® help the cataract surgeon?
- What reimbursement issues affect the use of ZEISS CALLISTO eye?
- If the ZEISS CALLISTO eye is used in cataract surgery without refractive surgery, who pays for it?
- If the ZEISS CALLISTO eye is used in corneal transplant surgery without refractive surgery, who pays for it?
- Are there other noncovered expenses associated with refractive surgery at the time of cataract surgery?
- What should we tell patients about refractive cataract surgery?
- How should we tell patients about the noncovered charges associated with refractive cataract surgery?
- What documentation is required in the patient’s medical record?
- How should we track the noncovered services in our billing system?
- Is it necessary to segregate the ASC charges from the surgeon’s charges?