68745 Create tear duct drainage
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: conjunctival bypass, canalicular bypass
Creation of lacrimal-conjunctival drainage bypass (conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy) for tear duct obstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for nasolacrimal or canalicular obstruction when standard DCR not possible. Common indications include canalicular obstruction, eyelid cicatricial disease, or failed DCR.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.78 |
| Total RVU | 21.14 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$706.08
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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