67030 Incise inner eye strands
Also known as: vitreous membrane cutting, hyaloidotomy, membrane dissection, vitreous band lysis
Incision and cutting of vitreous bands or strands (posterior hyaloid membrane, vitreous membranes, or cyclitic membranes) to relieve traction on the retina.
In Plain Language
cutting scar tissue in back of eye; release of pulling strands in eye
Clinical Context
Performed to relieve vitreous traction in retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, posterior capsular opacification, or anterior vitreous opacification.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.96 |
| Total RVU | 5.96 |
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 5.96, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67030?
CPT 67030 (Incise inner eye strands) is a Surgery code. Incision and cutting of vitreous bands or strands (posterior hyaloid membrane, vitreous membranes, or cyclitic membranes) to relieve traction on the retina.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67030?
The work RVU for CPT 67030 is 5.96. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67030 used?
Performed to relieve vitreous traction in retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, posterior capsular opacification, or anterior vitreous opacification.
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