21280 Medial canthopexy
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: medial canthopexy, medial canthus plication
Medial canthopexy involving surgical repositioning of the medial canthus to correct lacrimal-related problems or enhance eye position.
Clinical Context
Used for medial canthal laxity, telecanthus, or for functional correction of lacrimal drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.71 |
| Total RVU | 15.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$524.38
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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