68020 Incise/drainage eyelid lining
Also known as: eyelid cyst drainage, conjunctival incision and drainage
Incision and drainage of eyelid cyst, mass, or abscess involving the conjunctival surface or tissue layers.
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of eyelid abscesses, chalazion with infection, conjunctival cysts, or other drainable lesions. Common indications include infected meibomian gland cysts, conjunctival cysts, or inflammatory lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.38 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 3.63 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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