66170 Glaucoma surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: trabeculectomy with ciliary body recession
Trabeculectomy ab externo; with recession of ciliary body.
Clinical Context
Trabeculectomy with ciliary body recession for complicated glaucoma. Rarely performed variant.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.41 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.09 |
| Total RVU | 28.09 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$938.21
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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