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65810 Drainage of eye

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: anterior chamber tube insertion, AC stent placement

Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye; with insertion of tube or stent.

Clinical Context

Anterior chamber tube shunt insertion for severe glaucoma. Provides alternative aqueous outflow pathway.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.67
Practice Expense RVU5.89
Malpractice RVU0.44
Total RVU12.00

Est. Medicare Payment

$400.80

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

Specialties

glaucoma surgery

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