67028 Injection eye drug
Also known as: intravitreal injection, IVTA, IVBI, anti-VEGF injection, steroid injection
Intravitreal injection of therapeutic drug or agent directly into the vitreous cavity for treatment of retinal or macular conditions.
In Plain Language
injection of medicine into back of eye; medication injection into eye cavity
Clinical Context
Most common treatment for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, wet age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and other retinal diseases; administered in office.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.40 |
| Total RVU | 1.40 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.40, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67028?
CPT 67028 (Injection eye drug) is a Surgery code. Intravitreal injection of therapeutic drug or agent directly into the vitreous cavity for treatment of retinal or macular conditions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67028?
The work RVU for CPT 67028 is 1.40. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina.
When is CPT 67028 used?
Most common treatment for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, wet age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and other retinal diseases; administered in office.
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