67921 Repair eyelid defect
Also known as: entropion correction, entropion suture
Correction of eyelid entropion (inward-turning eyelid) using suture technique with rotation or tightening of structures.
In Plain Language
fixing inward-turning eyelid; correcting eyelid turned in
Clinical Context
Used for entropion causing corneal irritation or visual symptoms. Common indications include age-related involutional entropion, spastic entropion, or cicatricial entropion from chemical burns or Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.38 |
| Total RVU | 3.38 |
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 3.38, this code ranks in the 23rd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 67921?
CPT 67921 (Repair eyelid defect) is a Surgery code. Correction of eyelid entropion (inward-turning eyelid) using suture technique with rotation or tightening of structures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 67921?
The work RVU for CPT 67921 is 3.38. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 67921 used?
Used for entropion causing corneal irritation or visual symptoms. Common indications include age-related involutional entropion, spastic entropion, or cicatricial entropion from chemical burns or Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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