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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 RVU11.11
Practice Expense RVU9.39
Malpractice RVU0.88
Total RVU21.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$714.09

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

Specialties

glaucoma surgery

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