68720 Create tear sacral drainage
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: dacryocystorhinostomy, DCR bypass, lacrimal bypass
Creation of nasolacrimal duct drainage by bypass procedure (dacryocystorhinostomy) for chronic obstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for chronic nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Common indications include chronic dacryocystitis, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, or failed probing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.82 |
| Total RVU | 21.04 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$702.74
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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