Response to Comments: Cataract Extraction

This document records the comment and notice periods for the draft Local Coverage Determination on cataract extraction (comment period 2016-06-30 to 2016-08-13; notice period 2016-09-16 to 2016-10-31) and states the final LCD is effective for services on or after November 1, 2016. The document does not contain clinical coverage criteria, indications, exclusions, or claim documentation requirements beyond the administrative timeline and effective date.

"Final Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for cataract extraction is effective for services rendered on or after 2016-11-01."

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