HCPCS Code V2520: Contact Lens, Hydrophilic, Spherical, Per Lens

Such corneal lenses provide sharper vision than soft contact lenses. They also last longer and provide more stable and accurate corrections for astigmatism.

It will take an hour or two for the initial fitting, including teaching the patient how to put them on. If a comprehensive eye exam is part of the session, it might take longer.

Yes. It's important to clean these lenses thoroughly and regularly, because if not, the patient will become prone to eye infections. It's also possible for patients to suffer dry eyes and discomfort if worn too long. Besides those, it's possible for patients to have allergic reactions to the lens materials, or to have corneal ulcers or abrasions, but those are extremely rare cases.