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21406 Opn treatment orbit fracture without implant

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: orbital fracture open reduction, open orbit fixation

Open treatment of orbit fracture without implant placement. Direct visualization and reduction of orbital bone fractures managed surgically without insertion of prosthetic material.

Clinical Context

Used for orbital fractures requiring open surgical approach when patient has displacement or instability that cannot be managed conservatively. Common after blunt facial trauma or high-energy injuries.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU7.23
Practice Expense RVU7.68
Malpractice RVU1.33
Total RVU16.24

Est. Medicare Payment

$542.42

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

OphthalmologyOtolaryngologyPlastic Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.