67110 Repair detached retina
Also known as: subretinal fluid drainage, retinotomy, internal drainage, fluid drainage for RD
Repair of retinal detachment by aspiration or drainage of subretinal fluid (retinotomy approach) to allow retinal reattachment and promote retinal-pigment epithelium adhesion.
Clinical Context
Often used adjunctively with buckle or vitrectomy; drainage retinotomy improves retinal mobility and flattening; carries risk of retinal break extension.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.99 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.80 |
| Total RVU | 26.69 |
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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