66700 Destruction ciliary body
Also known as: transscleral diathermy, ciliary body ablation
Ciliary body destruction; diathermy, transscleral.
In Plain Language
destroying ciliary body using heat through eye wall
Clinical Context
Transscleral diathermy for ciliary body destruction in refractory glaucoma. Less commonly used due to complications.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.01 |
| Total RVU | 5.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.01, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 66700?
CPT 66700 (Destruction ciliary body) is a Surgery code. Ciliary body destruction; diathermy, transscleral.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 66700?
The work RVU for CPT 66700 is 5.01. This code is primarily used by glaucoma surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 66700 used?
Transscleral diathermy for ciliary body destruction in refractory glaucoma. Less commonly used due to complications.
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