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66920 Extraction of lens

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: intracapsular cataract extraction, ICCE, mature cataract extraction

Removal of crystalline lens (intracapsular cataract extraction with or without IOL implantation).

Clinical Context

Intracapsular cataract extraction with or without IOL. Rarely performed; modern phacoemulsification preferred.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.88
Practice Expense RVU8.34
Malpractice RVU0.79
Total RVU19.01

Est. Medicare Payment

$634.93

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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