67039 Laser treatment of retina
Also known as: laser photocoagulation, scatter laser, focal laser, pan-retinal photocoagulation, PRP
Laser photocoagulation of retinal lesions, areas of neovascularization, or retinal breaks using thermal laser energy to create permanent retinal scarring and seal breaks.
Clinical Context
Used for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, retinal holes, branch vein occlusion with ischemia, wet macular degeneration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.87 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.32 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.04 |
| Total RVU | 24.23 |
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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