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67700 Blepharotomy drainage absc eyelid

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: blepharotomy, eyelid drainage, eyelid incision

Incision of eyelid for drainage of abscess or infected material and removal of foreign body or obstructive lesion from eyelid tissues.

Clinical Context

Emergency or urgent procedure for infected meibomian cyst, preseptal cellulitis with localized abscess, or retained foreign body.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.37
Practice Expense RVU6.92
Malpractice RVU0.11
Total RVU8.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$280.56

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

OphthalmologyOculoplastics

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