67405 Explore/drainage eye socket
Also known as: orbital drainage, abscess drainage, hematoma drainage
Exploration of orbit with drainage of abscess, fluid collection, or hematoma to relieve pressure and obtain culture material from infected or inflammatory orbital space.
In Plain Language
drainage of infection or fluid from eye socket
Clinical Context
Performed for orbital cellulitis with abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis, or traumatic hematoma requiring urgent drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.97 |
| Total RVU | 8.97 |
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 8.97, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67405?
CPT 67405 (Explore/drainage eye socket) is a Surgery code. Exploration of orbit with drainage of abscess, fluid collection, or hematoma to relieve pressure and obtain culture material from infected or inflammatory orbital space.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67405?
The work RVU for CPT 67405 is 8.97. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Orbit, Oculoplastics. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67405 used?
Performed for orbital cellulitis with abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis, or traumatic hematoma requiring urgent drainage.
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