67220 Treatment of choroid lesion
Also known as: CNV treatment, choroidal neovascular membrane ablation, laser treatment of wet macular degeneration
Treatment of choroidal neovascular membrane or other choroidal lesions using laser photocoagulation to destroy abnormal vascular tissue and prevent further vision loss.
In Plain Language
laser treatment of abnormal blood vessels; burn treatment under retina
Clinical Context
Used for choroidal neovascularization in wet age-related macular degeneration; now often supplemented or replaced by anti-VEGF injections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.20 |
| Total RVU | 6.20 |
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 6.20, this code ranks in the 41st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67220?
CPT 67220 (Treatment of choroid lesion) is a Surgery code. Treatment of choroidal neovascular membrane or other choroidal lesions using laser photocoagulation to destroy abnormal vascular tissue and prevent further vision loss.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67220?
The work RVU for CPT 67220 is 6.20. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67220 used?
Used for choroidal neovascularization in wet age-related macular degeneration; now often supplemented or replaced by anti-VEGF injections.
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