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 RVU | 9.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.79 |
| Total RVU | 19.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$634.93
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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