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.
In Plain Language
replacement of eye fluid; injection of replacement fluid into back of eye
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 |
| Total RVU | 7.91 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.91, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67025?
CPT 67025 (Replace eye fluid) is a Surgery code. Replacement of vitreous humor through injection of substitute fluid (saline, silicone oil, perfluoropropane, sulfur hexafluoride) following vitrectomy or vitreous loss.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67025?
The work RVU for CPT 67025 is 7.91. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67025 used?
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.
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