How much does a Production Assistant make? The median annual Production Assistant salary is $29,792, as of March 31, 2017, with a range usually between $28,548-$31,086, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.
William, Yes, Medicare will cover cataract surgery. 1  If you have Original Medicare and the procedure is done on an outpatient basis, the Medicare Part B deductible applies and then Part B will cover 80% of the costs and you will be responsible for 20%. 2  A Medicare supplement (Medigap policy) can help cover these costs.
When billing, the doctor will use Medicare codes that distinguish between the exam and the refraction. If the cost of the exam is $150 and $25 was charged for refraction, Medicare will pay 80 percent of $125 because they do not cover the cost of refraction.Since cataracts are a qualifying medical condition, the cost of the general eye examination is covered.f you have been diagnosed with cataracts and get a routine eye exam where you receive a prescription for new glasses, Medicare will pay for the eye exam, but not the part of the exam known as refraction, when the optometrist tests your visual acuity.