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 RVU | 13.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.91 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.09 |
| Total RVU | 27.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$923.51
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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