67025 Replace eye fluid
Also known as: vitreous substitution, silicone oil injection, gas bubble placement, vitreous tamponade
Replacement of vitreous humor through injection of substitute fluid (saline, silicone oil, perfluoropropane, sulfur hexafluoride) following vitrectomy or vitreous loss.
Clinical Context
Essential after vitrectomy to maintain globe integrity and provide retinal tamponade; gas bubbles used short-term, silicone oil used long-term; affects patient positioning requirements.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.91 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.70 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.62 |
| Total RVU | 22.23 |
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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