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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 RVU13.59
Practice Expense RVU13.41
Malpractice RVU1.09
Total RVU28.09

Est. Medicare Payment

$938.21

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

glaucoma surgery

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