66840 Removal of lens material
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: retained lens removal, anterior lens removal
Removal of lens material; anterior approach.
Clinical Context
Removal of retained lens material after incomplete cataract extraction. Anterior approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.71 |
| Total RVU | 17.68 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$590.51
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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