There are a few different types of eye surgery that Medicare will pay for. These include cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplantation. Each of these surgeries has different requirements in order to be covered by Medicare.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common types of eye surgery that Medicare pays for. In order to have this procedure covered, you must first meet with an ophthalmologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery. If it is determined that you are a good candidate, your surgeon will then need to submit a pre-authorization request to Medicare. Once this request is approved, Medicare will cover a portion of the cost of the surgery.
Glaucoma surgery is another type of eye surgery that Medicare may cover. In order to have this procedure covered, you must first meet with an ophthalmologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery. If it is determined that you are a good candidate, your surgeon will then need to submit a pre-authorization request to Medicare. Once this request is approved, Medicare will cover a portion of the cost of the surgery.
Corneal transplantation is another type of eye surgery that Medicare may cover. In order to have this procedure covered, you must first meet with an ophthalmologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the transplant. If it is determined that you are a good candidate, your surgeon will then need to submit a pre-authorization request to Medicare. Once this request is approved, Medicare will cover a portion of the cost of the transplantation procedure as well as any post-operative care that may be required