65820 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 65820, in plain terms, covers A surgical procedure to treat glaucoma by creating a small opening in the eye's drainage system to improve fluid outflow. CPT 65820 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 65820 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 65820 on AAPC