67902 Repair eyelid defect
Also known as: complex eyelid reconstruction, eyelid flap repair, full-thickness graft
Repair of extensive eyelid defect requiring complex reconstruction with full-thickness flap, free graft, or composite graft to restore lid structure and function.
In Plain Language
complex repair of eyelid damage
Clinical Context
Reconstruction of large or full-thickness eyelid defects; uses Hughes flap, Cutler-Beard flap, or free composite graft.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.57 |
| Total RVU | 9.57 |
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 9.57, this code ranks in the 57th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67902?
CPT 67902 (Repair eyelid defect) is a Surgery code. Repair of extensive eyelid defect requiring complex reconstruction with full-thickness flap, free graft, or composite graft to restore lid structure and function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67902?
The work RVU for CPT 67902 is 9.57. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67902 used?
Reconstruction of large or full-thickness eyelid defects; uses Hughes flap, Cutler-Beard flap, or free composite graft.
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