68850 Injection for tear sacral x-ray
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: lacrimal imaging, dacryocystography contrast injection
Injection of contrast medium into lacrimal sac for lacrimal imaging (dacryocystography) for diagnostic evaluation.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic imaging of lacrimal system. Common indications include evaluation of nasolacrimal duct obstruction, fistula, or dacryocystitis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 1.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$56.45
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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