0449T Insj aqueous drainage device first
Category III
Also known as: aqueous shunt insertion, glaucoma implant, drainage device
Insertion of an aqueous drainage device in the anterior chamber of the eye, first eye. Initial placement of glaucoma drainage implant.
Clinical Context
Used for refractory glaucoma uncontrolled by medications. Improves aqueous humor drainage.
RVU Breakdown
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