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66183 Insert anterior drainage device

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: anterior chamber drain, AC drain, Glaucostat

Insertion of anterior chamber drainage device, without extraocular reservoir; initial surgery.

Clinical Context

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery with drainage device in anterior chamber. Newer MIGS procedure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU12.87
Practice Expense RVU12.48
Malpractice RVU1.04
Total RVU26.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$881.43

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

Specialties

glaucoma surgeryMIGS

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