65930 Remove blood clot from eye
Also known as: hyphema clot removal, anterior chamber washout
Removal of blood clot or vitreous from anterior chamber.
In Plain Language
removing blood clot from front of eye; cleaning out blood from anterior chamber
Clinical Context
Surgical removal of organized blood clot or vitreous in anterior chamber. Often required for secondary glaucoma or visual axis obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.18 |
| Total RVU | 8.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.18, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65930?
CPT 65930 (Remove blood clot from eye) is a Surgery code. Removal of blood clot or vitreous from anterior chamber.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65930?
The work RVU for CPT 65930 is 8.18. This code is primarily used by trauma surgery, anterior segment surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65930 used?
Surgical removal of organized blood clot or vitreous in anterior chamber. Often required for secondary glaucoma or visual axis obstruction.
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