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Vitrectomy Chair/ Face-Down Positioning System 1.01.52
Effective date
Apr 16, 2026
Identified
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
A vitrectomy chair or face-down support system is considered medically appropriate following vitrectomy surgery when a face-down position is required. Benefits for this equipment are provided through rental only. The current effective date is April 16, 2026.
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What to do
Action · 4 steps
01Billing team: Bill the vitrectomy chair or face-down support system as a rental, since benefits are provided through rental only.
02Claims are for patients whose surgeon has recommended the device and who require a face-down position following vitrectomy surgery.
03There is no specific HCPCS code, and E1399 (durable medical equipment, miscellaneous) may be billed.
04Codes may not be covered under all circumstances, and the code list may not be all inclusive, so check each claim against the codes listed in the policy.
Codes mentioned
E1399E10.311E11.311E10.319E11.319E10.329E11.329E10.339E11.339E10.349E11.349E10.359E11.359H33.8H35.81
Original notice
Vitrectomy Chair/ Face-Down Positioning System 1.01.52
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