66770 Removal of inner eye lesion
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Nd-YAG capsulotomy, secondary cataract removal, membranectomy
Removal of secondary membranous cataract (after cataract surgery).
Clinical Context
Treatment of posterior capsular opacification. Usually performed with Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy rather than surgical approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.54 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.47 |
| Total RVU | 15.99 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$534.07
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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