67105 Repair detached retina pc
Also known as: posterior buckle, encirclement, scleral buckle repair, pars plana buckle
Repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment using scleral buckling technique through posterior (pars plana) approach with posterior imbrication or encirclement.
In Plain Language
back of eye surgery for detached retina; strap placed at back of eye
Clinical Context
Used for posterior retinal detachments or when anterior buckle inadequate; encircling band or buckle placed at equator or posterior to equator.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.31 |
| Total RVU | 3.31 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.31, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67105?
CPT 67105 (Repair detached retina pc) is a Surgery code. Repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment using scleral buckling technique through posterior (pars plana) approach with posterior imbrication or encirclement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67105?
The work RVU for CPT 67105 is 3.31. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 67105 used?
Used for posterior retinal detachments or when anterior buckle inadequate; encircling band or buckle placed at equator or posterior to equator.
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