Medium impact
Therapeutic Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·Effective Apr 1, 2026
CPT 66940, in plain terms, covers Surgical removal of the entire lens from inside the eye, typically to treat cataracts. CPT 66940 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 66940 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 66940 on AAPC
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