21267 Revise eye sockets
Also known as: enophthalmos correction, orbital repositioning
Revision of the eye socket (orbital walls) for correction of persistent enophthalmos or malposition of orbital contents.
In Plain Language
Fixing sunken eye; Correcting eye position
Clinical Context
Used for enophthalmos (sunken eye) from inadequate orbital reconstruction or chronic orbital pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.17 |
| Total RVU | 20.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 20.17, this code ranks in the 82nd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 21267?
CPT 21267 (Revise eye sockets) is a Surgery code. Revision of the eye socket (orbital walls) for correction of persistent enophthalmos or malposition of orbital contents.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 21267?
The work RVU for CPT 21267 is 20.17. This code is primarily used by Oculoplastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 21267 used?
Used for enophthalmos (sunken eye) from inadequate orbital reconstruction or chronic orbital pathology.
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