67906 Repair eyelid defect
Also known as: eyelid repair with graft, eyelid margin repair
Repair of eyelid defect involving the eyelid margin with flap or free graft technique for reconstruction.
In Plain Language
fixing eyelid edge with graft; repairing eyelid with tissue graft
Clinical Context
Used for larger or more complex eyelid margin defects that cannot be closed primarily. Common indications include large traumatic defects, eyelid defects after Mohs surgery, or tumors requiring margin reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.76 |
| Total RVU | 6.76 |
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 6.76, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67906?
CPT 67906 (Repair eyelid defect) is a Surgery code. Repair of eyelid defect involving the eyelid margin with flap or free graft technique for reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67906?
The work RVU for CPT 67906 is 6.76. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67906 used?
Used for larger or more complex eyelid margin defects that cannot be closed primarily. Common indications include large traumatic defects, eyelid defects after Mohs surgery, or tumors requiring margin reconstruction.
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