Medium impact
Optical Coherence Tomography and Microelastography for Solid Tumors and Other Selected Indications (CPB 0886, reviewed 2026-03-03)
Aetna·Effective Mar 3, 2026
CPT 66179, in plain terms, covers A surgical procedure to place a drainage tube in the eye to help fluid flow out and relieve pressure, without using donor tissue. CPT 66179 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 66179 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 66179 on AAPC
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