66150 Glaucoma surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: trabeculectomy, filtration surgery, glaucoma filtering surgery
Trabeculectomy ab externo; initial.
Clinical Context
Standard glaucoma filtration surgery creating fistula between anterior chamber and subconjunctival space. Effective but requires post-operative management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.27 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.70 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.82 |
| Total RVU | 22.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$761.19
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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