67005 Partial removal of eye fluid
Also known as: vitreous tap, vitreous aspiration, partial vitrectomy
Partial removal of vitreous humor (eye fluid) by vitreous aspiration or other techniques without complete vitrectomy, used for diagnostic and limited therapeutic purposes.
Clinical Context
Used for vitreous sampling in suspected infection (endophthalmitis) or inflammation, hemorrhage clearing, or light traction release; less invasive than complete vitrectomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 12.38 |
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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