68750 Create tear duct drainage
Also known as: endolacrimal drain, lacrimal bypass stent
Creation of lacrimal-nasal drainage using bypass tube or stent (endolacrimal drain) for obstructed tear system.
In Plain Language
putting tube to drain tears to nose; lacrimal tube placement
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 |
| Total RVU | 9.85 |
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 9.85, this code ranks in the 58th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 68750?
CPT 68750 (Create tear duct drainage) is a Surgery code. Creation of lacrimal-nasal drainage using bypass tube or stent (endolacrimal drain) for obstructed tear system.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 68750?
The work RVU for CPT 68750 is 9.85. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 68750 used?
Used for nasolacrimal duct obstruction requiring bypass drainage. Common indications include nasolacrimal duct obstruction, canalicular damage, or failed DCR.
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