67227 destruction extensive retinopathy
Also known as: extensive laser treatment, pan-retinal destruction, severe retinopathy treatment
Destructive laser treatment of extensive areas of retinopathy affecting large retinal surface area, used for severe proliferative or advanced ischemic disease.
In Plain Language
extensive laser treatment of retinopathy; widespread burn treatment for eye disease
Clinical Context
Applied to severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy, advanced retinal vein occlusion, or extensive retinal ischemia; typically multiple sessions required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.41 |
| Total RVU | 3.41 |
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 3.41, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67227?
CPT 67227 (destruction extensive retinopathy) is a Surgery code. Destructive laser treatment of extensive areas of retinopathy affecting large retinal surface area, used for severe proliferative or advanced ischemic disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67227?
The work RVU for CPT 67227 is 3.41. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Retina. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 67227 used?
Applied to severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy, advanced retinal vein occlusion, or extensive retinal ischemia; typically multiple sessions required.
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