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66850 Removal of lens material

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: lens matter removal pars plana, vitrectomy-assisted cataract removal

Removal of lens material; posterior approach; pars plana approach.

Clinical Context

Removal of retained lens material via pars plana approach during vitrectomy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.29
Practice Expense RVU8.95
Malpractice RVU0.82
Total RVU20.06

Est. Medicare Payment

$670.00

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

vitreoretinal surgerycataract surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.