66984 Extracapsular cataract removal without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as: simple cataract extraction, manual expression cataract removal, cataract surgery with IOL, routine cataract, phacoemulsification with IOL
Extracapsular cataract removal without endothelial keratoplasty, where the crystalline lens is removed outside the lens capsule by manual expression or other techniques without replacing the corneal endothelium.
Clinical Context
Used for patients with cataracts who do not require intraocular lens implantation or corneal replacement; common in developing countries and for patients declining lens implants.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 13.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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