67031 Laser surgery eye strands
Also known as: laser membrane dissection, laser hyaloidotomy, nd:yag hyaloidotomy, laser capsulotomy
Laser ablation or photoablation of vitreous strands, membranes, or posterior hyaloid membrane to relieve traction and improve visualization.
In Plain Language
laser cutting of scar tissue in eye; laser treatment of vitreous membranes
Clinical Context
Non-incisional alternative to surgical membrane dissection; useful for posterior capsular opacification, anterior vitreous opacities, and accessible vitreous strands.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.36 |
| Total RVU | 4.36 |
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 4.36, this code ranks in the 30th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67031?
CPT 67031 (Laser surgery eye strands) is a Surgery code. Laser ablation or photoablation of vitreous strands, membranes, or posterior hyaloid membrane to relieve traction and improve visualization.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67031?
The work RVU for CPT 67031 is 4.36. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67031 used?
Non-incisional alternative to surgical membrane dissection; useful for posterior capsular opacification, anterior vitreous opacities, and accessible vitreous strands.
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