65430 Corneal smear
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: corneal scraping, corneal swab
Scraping of cornea, diagnostic.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure to obtain samples for bacterial, viral, or fungal culture in suspected corneal infections. Often performed with staining for microscopy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.43 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.92 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 3.46 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$115.56
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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