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Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
NCD239
Effective: May 19, 1997
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Intraocular lens implantation and the IOL device may be covered when determined reasonable and necessary for the individual. Coverage may include associated hospital, surgical, and other medical services and pre-implantation A-scan eye measurements of one or both eyes.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation services and the intraocular lens device are covered when reasonable and necessary for the individual."
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