Reimbursement for FLACS

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Topic: FLACS

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Updated: 08/14/2024

This FAQ addresses the following:

What is femtosecond-laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS)?
What does Medicare say about FLACS?
When FLACS is performed along with implantation of an AT-IOL, what else does CMS say?
The FS laser may be used to make corneal relaxing incisions; does CMS address this?
How do Medicare’s rules differ for FLACS and ZEPTO®?
What are some practice management pearls for FLACS?

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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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