67570 Decompress optic nerve
Also known as: optic nerve decompression, orbital decompression for optic neuropathy, optic canal decompression
Decompression of optic nerve through superior orbital wall removal, lateral wall decompression, or medial wall decompression to relieve nerve compression.
Clinical Context
Used for traumatic optic nerve compression, optic nerve sheath decompression in papilledema, or cavernous hemangioma compression.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.04 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 18.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.12 |
| Total RVU | 33.18 |
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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