66020 Injection treatment of eye
Also known as: intracameral injection, anterior chamber injection
Injection of medication or other therapeutic substance into anterior chamber of eye.
In Plain Language
injecting medicine into front of eye
Clinical Context
Therapeutic intracameral injection for inflammation, infection, or pharmacologic management. Often used intraoperatively for mydriasis or antibiotic delivery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.60 |
| Total RVU | 1.60 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.60, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 66020?
CPT 66020 (Injection treatment of eye) is a Surgery code. Injection of medication or other therapeutic substance into anterior chamber of eye.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 66020?
The work RVU for CPT 66020 is 1.60. This code is primarily used by ophthalmology, surgical technique. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 66020 used?
Therapeutic intracameral injection for inflammation, infection, or pharmacologic management. Often used intraoperatively for mydriasis or antibiotic delivery.
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