68750 Create tear duct drainage
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: endolacrimal drain, lacrimal bypass stent
Creation of lacrimal-nasal drainage using bypass tube or stent (endolacrimal drain) for obstructed tear system.
Clinical Context
Used for nasolacrimal duct obstruction requiring bypass drainage. Common indications include nasolacrimal duct obstruction, canalicular damage, or failed DCR.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.82 |
| Total RVU | 22.42 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$748.83
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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