Co-managing cataract care

Why This Topic Matters

Shared cataract follow-up affects how the global surgical package is divided and billed, which can influence reimbursement and compliance risk. Understanding the article helps practices evaluate whether co-management arrangements fit their workflow and billing process.

Article Sections

1. Co-managing cataract care and global surgery billing

   Introduces shared cataract care between ophthalmology and optometry and discusses the general billing arrangement for the global surgical package. It also addresses operational and compliance considerations tied to postoperative care transfer.

2. How to calculate the -54/-55 split

   Provides a step-by-step method for estimating how the global fee is divided when postoperative care is transferred. The section includes a worked example showing how the calculation is applied to the shared postoperative portion.