66700 Destruction ciliary body
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: transscleral diathermy, ciliary body ablation
Ciliary body destruction; diathermy, transscleral.
Clinical Context
Transscleral diathermy for ciliary body destruction in refractory glaucoma. Less commonly used due to complications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.01 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.40 |
| Total RVU | 13.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$456.58
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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