66940 Extraction of lens
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: phacoemulsification, phaco cataract surgery, standard cataract surgery
Removal of crystalline lens (phacoemulsification with or without IOL implantation); standard phaco with IOL.
Clinical Context
Phacoemulsification cataract extraction with IOL implantation. Current gold standard for cataract surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.08 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.81 |
| Total RVU | 20.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$668.00
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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