66762 Revision of iris
Also known as: surgical peripheral iridectomy simple
Iridotomy/iridectomy, peripheral (separate procedure); without corneal or scleral section.
In Plain Language
surgically removing iris edge without corneal cut
Clinical Context
Surgical peripheral iridectomy without additional incision. Simple approach for select cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.25 |
| Total RVU | 5.25 |
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 5.25, this code ranks in the 35th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 66762?
CPT 66762 (Revision of iris) is a Surgery code. Iridotomy/iridectomy, peripheral (separate procedure); without corneal or scleral section.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 66762?
The work RVU for CPT 66762 is 5.25. This code is primarily used by glaucoma surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 66762 used?
Surgical peripheral iridectomy without additional incision. Simple approach for select cases.
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