C1780 Lens, intraocular (new tech)

Lens, intraocular (new technology)

Medically Unlikely Edits (effective October 1, 2026)

Payer policies and prior authorization for C1780

Payer coverage policies that name C1780

C1780 appears in 6 coverage policies from Aetna, Anthem, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna.

PayerPolicyRole in policyReviewedDocument
AetnaCataract Surgery (0508)covered if criteria are metOct 9, 2026payer document
AetnaCorneal Remodeling (0023)not coveredOct 9, 2026payer document
AnthemCataract Removal Surgery for Adults (CG-SURG-40)covered if criteria are metAug 13, 2026payer document
AnthemRefractive Surgery (CG-SURG-77)not coveredNov 6, 2025payer document
Capital Blue CrossIntraocular Lenses, Spectacle Correction, and Iris Prosthesis (MP 6.058)
Procedure codes		unproven / investigationalMar 1, 2026payer document
CignaIntraocular Lens Implant (0125)covered if criteria are metSep 15, 2026payer document

Medicaid fee-for-service

  • KY: $0.00 (asc), effective Jan 1, 2026
  • ND: $0.00 (physician), effective Aug 1, 2026
  • VT: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_opps), effective Feb 1, 2026
  • WY: $0.00 (outpatient_hospital_apc, Children's Hospitals), effective Apr 1, 2026

From payers' published prior-auth lists, coverage policies and state Medicaid fee schedules, updated Oct 16, 2026. The role is what the policy's own code table or text says about the code. Not a guarantee of coverage or payment; verify with the payer. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.