Summary & Overview
HCPCS V2632: Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
HCPCS Level II code V2632 represents a posterior chamber intraocular lens, an implantable device commonly used to restore vision after cataract extraction or for lens replacement procedures. Nationally, intraocular lens coding is central to surgical device capture, reimbursement transparency, and supply-chain management for ophthalmology practices and ambulatory surgical facilities.
Key payers covered in the analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of how V2632 is used in clinical billing, what sites of service typically bill the code, and which payers commonly cover implanted intraocular lenses.
This publication provides benchmarks and coding context relevant to device reporting and facility billing, outlines common modifiers and payer considerations where available, and summarizes clinical context for posterior chamber intraocular lenses. The summary highlights areas where policy updates or coverage nuances can affect billing workflows and device reimbursement. Data not available in the input for associated taxonomies, ICD-10 diagnoses, and certain payer-specific policy details.
Billing Code Overview
HCPCS Level II code V2632 denotes a posterior chamber intraocular lens. This item represents an implanted lens device used to replace the eye's natural lens, typically following cataract extraction or for other intraocular lens implantation procedures.
Service type: Implantable intraocular lens device
Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) or hospital outpatient departments (HOPD)
Data not available in the input for associated taxonomies, ICD-10 diagnoses, or related codes.
Clinical & Coding Specifications
Clinical Context
A 72-year-old patient with progressive, visually significant cataract presents to an ophthalmology clinic for evaluation. After preoperative assessment including visual acuity testing, slit-lamp examination, biometry (axial length and keratometry), and discussion of lens options, the surgeon schedules cataract extraction with implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (V2632). The typical clinical workflow: preoperative evaluation and informed consent; day-of-surgery topical or regional anesthesia with monitored sedation; phacoemulsification or extracapsular cataract extraction performed in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital outpatient department; insertion of a posterior chamber intraocular lens into the capsular bag; brief postoperative observation; discharge with topical antibiotic and steroid/NSAID regimen; postoperative follow-up visits at day 1, week 1, and one month to assess visual recovery and refractive outcome. Typical site of service is an ambulatory surgery center or hospital outpatient surgical unit. Common clinical indications include age-related cataract, traumatic cataract, or lens opacity resulting in decreased visual acuity and functional impairment. Patient scenario modifiers that may apply include bilateral procedures, reduced or discontinued services, or professional component billing variations depending on the provider and site of service.
Coding Specifications
| Modifier | Description | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
50 | Bilateral procedure |