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 RVU | 5.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.44 |
| Total RVU | 12.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$400.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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