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.
In Plain Language
laser sealing of damaged retina; burn spots to seal retinal tears
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 |
| Total RVU | 12.87 |
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 12.87, this code ranks in the 67th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67039?
CPT 67039 (Laser treatment of retina) is a Surgery code. Laser photocoagulation of retinal lesions, areas of neovascularization, or retinal breaks using thermal laser energy to create permanent retinal scarring and seal breaks.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67039?
The work RVU for CPT 67039 is 12.87. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67039 used?
Used for proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, retinal holes, branch vein occlusion with ischemia, wet macular degeneration.
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