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66852 Removal of lens material

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: posterior lens removal, cortex removal post op

Removal of lens material; posterior approach; not otherwise specified.

Clinical Context

Removal of retained posterior lens material via approach not specified by other codes.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU11.12
Practice Expense RVU9.25
Malpractice RVU0.89
Total RVU21.26

Est. Medicare Payment

$710.08

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

Specialties

cataract surgery

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