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66179 Aqueous shunt eye without graft

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: aqueous shunt without graft, tube shunt, glaucoma implant

Aqueous shunt to subconjunctival space without provision for filtration bleb; does not include implantation of graft material.

Clinical Context

Aqueous shunt implant for glaucoma without tissue graft. Primary drainage to subconjunctival space.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.65
Practice Expense RVU12.91
Malpractice RVU1.09
Total RVU27.65

Est. Medicare Payment

$923.51

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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