65800 Drainage of eye
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: anterior chamber paracentesis, aqueous tap
Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye; with removal of aqueous.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic or therapeutic paracentesis to lower intraocular pressure or obtain fluid for analysis. Rarely used diagnostically in modern era.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 3.61 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$120.57
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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