67820 Revise eyelashes
Also known as: trichiasis treatment, eyelash revision, misdirected lash correction
Revision or alteration of eyelash line including correction of trichiasis (misdirected lashes), epilation, or positioning adjustment.
In Plain Language
treatment of incorrect eyelashes
Clinical Context
Treatment of trichiasis causing corneal abrasion and discomfort; simple epilation is temporary, definitive treatment is mechanical or thermal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.31 |
| Total RVU | 0.31 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.31, this code ranks in the 0th percentile among Surgery codes — 25.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67820?
CPT 67820 (Revise eyelashes) is a Surgery code. Revision or alteration of eyelash line including correction of trichiasis (misdirected lashes), epilation, or positioning adjustment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67820?
The work RVU for CPT 67820 is 0.31. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics.
When is CPT 67820 used?
Treatment of trichiasis causing corneal abrasion and discomfort; simple epilation is temporary, definitive treatment is mechanical or thermal.
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