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Originally Posted by LuckySevens
Kathie, do you know if having the astigmatism fixed is a separate surgery and is it covered by Medicare and secondary insurance?
thanks, Rose
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Q: If we correct pre-existing astigmatism (not surgically induced) with an AK, LRI or CRI at the time of cataract surgery, is it bundled in with the cataract surgery?
A: No. The correction of pre-existing astigmatism not surgically induced is considered refractive surgery. Medicare deems refractive surgery solely to reduce the patient's dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses to be cosmetic and, therefore, excluded from coverage. The patient is financially responsible for this refractive procedure.
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