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Add a Procedure
Welcome to OMIC’s Add a Procedure page where you can learn about your coverage for procedures and download application forms.
To apply for coverage for a physician, please request an application kit here.
In the Coverage for Procedures Q&A section below you can learn about OMIC’s resources, recommendations, and coverage requirements for common ophthalmic procedures. OMIC’s expertise in underwriting ophthalmic risk can benefit you in many ways. First, it protects the company by improving claims performance, which keeps rates low and increases opportunities for dividend credits. Second, it protects you by helping us defend potential cases filed against you in the future.
Coverage Q&A and Application Forms
Since policy and underwriting guidelines are subject to change from time to time as approved by OMIC’s Board of Directors, you should use the information included here only for general reference.
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OMIC Coverage for Procedures - Q&A
-- Coverage for Cataract Procedures (9)
What is OMIC's position regarding immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS)?
Should I stop performing elective procedures during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Does my OMIC policy allow me to co-manage my post-operative patients?
Does OMIC require that cataract surgery be performed only in an accredited facility?
Does OMIC cover Femtosecond laser cataract surgery?
How soon after cataract surgery should the first post-operative exam occur?
Will OMIC cover me for implantation of a multifocal intraocular lens?
-- Coverage for Corneal Procedures (9)
Does OMIC cover small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedures?
Is chelation therapy for treatment of band keratopathy permitted under Surgery Class 1 coverage?
Does my Surgery Class 1 rating cover me for sealing corneal perforations with tissue adhesive?
Am I covered for the off-label use of Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) for the treatment of keratoconus?
-- Coverage for Cosmetic Procedures (20)
Does my OMIC policy cover me for botox injections?
Am I covered to inject Kybella for the treatment of double chins?
Covered Elective Cosmetic Procedures
Is Mohs reconstruction surgery covered?
Does OMIC cover skin resurfacing or rejuvenation procedures?
Will my OMIC policy cover me for using Restylane?
We are considering importing a drug from a wholesaler in another country. Is this acceptable?
Will my policy cover me for the treatment of eyelash loss using Latisse™ or similar products?
Is my technician covered for administering cosmetic Botox injections?
Is my optometrist covered for prescribing Latisse?
Does OMIC cover eyelash transplantation?
Does OMIC cover sclerotherapy?
Does my policy cover me for implanting eye jewelry?
Does OMIC cover full facelifts for cosmetic purposes?
Does my policy need to be endorsed for coverage of laser lipolysis?
Is coverage for rhinoplasty available?
What will my premium be if I perform liposuction, facelifts, and rhinoplasty?
Does my policy cover me for my liability as Medical Director of a medi-spa?
-- Coverage for Emerging Technologies and Procedures (4)
-- Coverage for Glaucoma Procedures (5)
-- Coverage for Medical Ophthalmology (7)
-- Coverage for Non-ophthalmic Procedures (14)
Am I covered for administering COVID vaccinations?
Am I covered under my OMIC policy if I recommend the use of marijuana for ophthalmic conditions?
Will OMIC cover me for services I render at sporting events?
Will OMIC insure a doctor for emergency room coverage?
Am I covered if I provide care to my patients for emergency non-ophthalmic conditions?
-- Coverage for Pediatric Ophthalmology Services (8)
-- Coverage for Refractive Surgery Procedures (9)
Are refractive surgery procedures covered?
Does my OMIC policy allow me to co-manage my post-operative patients?
Will my OMIC premium decrease if I discontinue performing refractive surgery?
What is OMIC's position concerning satisfaction guarantees or warranties?
How soon after a refractive surgery procedure can the first post-operative exam occur?
Can OMIC insure me if I practice at a commercial refractive laser center?
---- CK (1)
---- Corneal Inlays (1)
---- Intacs (1)
---- LASIK, PRK, and Variations (5)
---- LTK (1)
---- Phakic Implants (3)
---- RLE (4)
---- SMILE (1)
-- Coverage for Retina Procedures (13)
Can I perform laser vitreolysis to treat floaters under my Surgery Class 2 coverage?
What are OMIC's underwriting requirements for ROP?
Does OMIC cover physicians who perform Transpupillary Thermo Therapy (TTT)?
Will OMIC cover me for the intravitreal injection of kenalog?
Does OMIC cover remote ROP screening?
What is OMIC's position regarding use of intravitreal anti-VEGF (IVAV) agents for treatment of ROP?
-- Coverage for ROP Services (8)
-- Coverage for Telemedicine (4)
-- Other Coverage Issues (8)
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OMIC Coverage for Procedures - The Application Forms
-- ROP Applications (2)
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Policy Issues Articles for Procedures