BrightMEM Surgery Center Information Document

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BrightMEMTM Corneal Allograft Information Sheet
For Surgery Centers and Hospitals
About BrightMEM
BrightMEM is a novel corneal allograft that promotes the regeneration of the corneal epithelium. It is
made from Descemet's Membrane, which creates a new foundation for the ocular surface capable
of supporting native limbal epithelial stem cells. This represents a new mechanism for treating
impaired corneal healing.
BrightMEM Anterior Keratoplasty (BMAK) Procedure
• The packaging identifies the graft as Brightstar Therapeutics’ BrightMEM corneal allograft for an
ALK procedure.
• Allow the tissue to warm to room temperature (20°C–25°C) in its unopened tissue chamber for 1
hour prior to use.
• The BrightMEM allograft arrives attached to a full scleral rim in a corneal viewing chamber.
• Descemet’s membrane has been peeled from the stroma up to the shaded hinged area, and the Sstamp
is located close to the hinge, as shown here:
Distributed by
Lions World Vision Institute
1410 N 21st Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Cornea@LWVI.org 813-289-1200 ext 980
• Included with the BrightMEM allograft are the product insert and donor tissue information.
• Before performing the procedure, we encourage all surgeons to watch the training video and review the
“Surgical Pearls” document for additional surgical advice from users, which can be found on our website
at www.lwvi.org/sterile-tissue-services/brightmem-corneal-allograft/
• If you have questions about the tissue, please reach out to:
Lions World Vision Institute 813-289-1200 ext 980
How Should We Bill for This Procedure?
• The procedure should be coded as a Lamellar Keratoplasty-Corneal Transplant (65710).
• ASCs should bill the allograft as a pass-through at invoice cost (V2785).
• Hospitals should submit charges using HCPCS code V2785 (Status indicator "F"), which indicates
that the corneal tissue is not paid under OPPS but is reimbursed at a reasonable cost.
What Happens if the Surgical Procedure is Canceled or Rescheduled?
• If you must cancel, immediately reach out to discuss the return procedures:
Lions World Vision Institute 813-289-1200 ext 980
• Who Should I Contact if There Are Issues with the Delivery of the BrightMEM Allograft?
Lions World Vision Institute 813-289-1200 ext 980