CPT 66983
Cataract surg w/iol 1 stage
CPT 66983 at a glance
- Code
- 66983
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cataract surg w/iol 1 stage
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 66983?
CPT 66983 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Cataract surg w/iol 1 stage". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 66983 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 66983 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 66983 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 66983?
CPT 66983 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.