66130 Remove eye lesion
Also known as: ciliary body lesion excision
Excision of lesion, ciliary body.
In Plain Language
removing tumor or lesion from ciliary body
Clinical Context
Surgical excision of ciliary body lesions including melanoma, medulloepithelioma, or other neoplasms. Requires careful technique to preserve vision and eye function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.63 |
| Total RVU | 7.63 |
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 7.63, this code ranks in the 49th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 66130?
CPT 66130 (Remove eye lesion) is a Surgery code. Excision of lesion, ciliary body.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 66130?
The work RVU for CPT 66130 is 7.63. This code is primarily used by ocular oncology, anterior segment surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 66130 used?
Surgical excision of ciliary body lesions including melanoma, medulloepithelioma, or other neoplasms. Requires careful technique to preserve vision and eye function.
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