65855 Trabeculoplasty laser surgical
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT), selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Trabeculoplasty, laser; for glaucoma (includes reading of gonioscopy results).
Clinical Context
Laser treatment of trabecular meshwork to improve aqueous outflow. First-line laser therapy for many glaucoma patients. Can be repeated.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.93 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.22 |
| Total RVU | 7.35 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$245.49
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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