Ophthalmology
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Search for ophthalmology-related LCDs using these available resources:
• Chapter 15, Section 30.4 Optometrist's Services, Section 120 Prosthetic Devices
• Chapter 16, Section 10 General Exclusions from Coverage, Section 90 Routine Services and Appliances
• Chapter 1, Part 1, Section 10.1 Use of Visual Tests Prior to and General Anesthesia During Cataract Surgery; Section 80.8 Endothelial Cell Photography; Section 80.10 Phaco-Emulsification Procedure - Cataract Extraction; Section 80.12 Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
• Chapter 14, Section 40.3 Payment for Intraocular Lens (IOL)
• Chapter 32, Section 120 Presbyopia-Correcting (P-C IOLS) and Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lenses (A-C IOLs) (General Policy Information)
• Chapter 13, Section 13.5.4 Reasonable and Necessary Provision in an LCD
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