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65436 Curette/treat cornea

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: corneal debridement deep, therapeutic keratectomy

Scraping of cornea, therapeutic; penetrating.

Clinical Context

Deeper therapeutic scraping for corneal dystrophy, scarring, or significant erosion. May extend into Bowman layer or anterior stroma.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.70
Practice Expense RVU6.66
Malpractice RVU0.38
Total RVU11.74

Est. Medicare Payment

$392.12

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

Specialties

corneal surgeryrefractive surgery

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