New CPT Codes Effective January 1, 2022
This section lists the new eyecare-related CPT codes that are effective January 1, 2022. Some of the codes may apply to rare procedures, but are provided here for reference.
| New Code | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0041A | Immunization admin. intramuscular inject. first dose | |
| 0042A | Immunization admin. intramuscular inject. second dose | |
| 66989 | Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (e.g., iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more | |
| 66991 | Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (e.g., irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more | |
| 68841 | Insertion of drug-eluting implant, including punctal dilation when performed, into lacrimal canaliculus, each | Formerly Category III code 0356T |
| 91304 | SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) vaccine (Novavax) |