65850 Trabeculotomy ab externo
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: external trabeculotomy, ab externo trabeculotomy
Trabeculotomy ab externo.
Clinical Context
External approach to open trabecular meshwork for glaucoma. Less precise than ab interno techniques but used in selected cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.88 |
| Total RVU | 21.38 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$714.09
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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