CPT code 67700: Eyelid abscess drainage, abscess of the eyelid2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Bakersfield, CA

An ophthalmologist drains an abscess of the eyelid through an incision, reporting this code for the eyelid-specific procedure rather than chalazion treatment.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality8.7K Medicare services in 2024

In Bakersfield, CA, Medicare pays $302.19 for 67700 in the office and $107.07 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$302.19Office (non-facility)
$107.07Hospital or facility
+7.7%vs the national office rate ($280.57)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 67700 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 67700 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Bakersfield, CA
  2. What 67700 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 67700 covers

This procedure opens an eyelid abscess to drain its contents. An ophthalmologist typically performs it in an office or outpatient setting when examination identifies a localized eyelid infection requiring incision and drainage. It is distinct from treatment of a chalazion, which is a different type of eyelid lesion and is coded separately.

The record should identify the affected eyelid, document the abscess and the incision-and-drainage service, and distinguish the condition from a chalazion. The procedure has a 10-day global period, so related postoperative visits during that period are included. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the others at 50%. For bilateral treatment reported with modifier 50, CMS pays at 150%. CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for this service; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Bakersfield, CA compares for 67700

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 67700 runs from $246.20 in Arkansas to $386.06 in San Benito County, CA. Bakersfield, CA pays $302.19. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

67700 in Bakersfield, CA vs other payment areas
  1. Bakersfield, CA · this page$302.19
  2. Chico, CA · California$301.83−$0.36
  3. El Centro, CA · California$301.85−$0.34
  4. Fresno, CA · California$301.83−$0.36
  5. Hanford, CA · California$301.83−$0.36
  6. Los Angeles, CA · California$323.51+$21.32
  7. Madera, CA · California$301.83−$0.36

Other areas in California first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

67700 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Merced, CACalifornia$301.83$106.71
Modesto, CACalifornia$301.83$106.71
Napa, CACalifornia$355.14$120.50
Oxnard, CACalifornia$322.53$112.10
Redding, CACalifornia$301.83$106.71
Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia$301.83$106.71
Riverside, CACalifornia$303.04$107.92
Sacramento, CACalifornia$318.18$111.14

67700 rates by state

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$246.20

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67700 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$316.821
AL$250.081
AR$246.201
AZ$272.871
CA$301.83–$386.0629
CO$295.101
CT$300.051
DC$324.601
DE$277.651
FL$272.25–$295.663
GA$256.31–$285.142
GU$310.691
HI$310.691
IA$258.711
ID$260.141
IL$262.53–$289.964
IN$261.811
KS$256.561
KY$254.601
LA$253.83–$267.432
MA$292.80–$326.882
MD$283.50–$324.603
ME$260.69–$277.132
MI$260.93–$275.002
MN$284.681
MO$248.58–$269.483
MS$247.481
MT$280.561
NC$263.761
ND$278.391
NE$260.481
NH$289.581
NJ$304.02–$320.682
NM$262.121
NV$280.191
NY$267.92–$330.335
OH$260.491
OK$255.021
OR$278.55–$306.022
PA$261.41–$291.582
PR$283.051
RI$288.671
SC$262.451
SD$278.131
TN$257.831
TX$259.50–$293.658
UT$266.321
VA$275.56–$324.602
VI$283.051
VT$276.441
WA$292.53–$334.652
WI$268.321
WV$251.871
WY$279.611

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How the 67700 rate is calculated

Each of 67700’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 67700

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.37

1.37 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense6.92

6.92 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.11

0.11 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

8.4000

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$280.57

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Bakersfield, CA inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

7,487

Code
67700
Physician work
1.37
Practice expense
6.92
Malpractice
0.11

GPCI2026.csv

8

Locality
Bakersfield, CA
Physician work
1.019
Practice expense
1.096
Malpractice
0.609
Office calculation for 67700 in Bakersfield, CA
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.37× 1.0191.3960
Practice expense6.92× 1.0967.5843
Malpractice0.11× 0.6090.0670
Total RVUs9.0473
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Bakersfield, CA$302.19

Office: (1.37 × 1.019 + 6.92 × 1.096 + 0.11 × 0.609) × $33.4009 = $302.19

Facility: (1.37 × 1.019 + 1.59 × 1.096 + 0.11 × 0.609) × $33.4009 = $107.07

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Payment rules and modifiers for 67700

67700 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.

CMS payment indicators · 67700

Eyelid abscess drainage, abscess of the eyelid

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period010Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)1Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.
Split (54/55/56)0.10/0.80/0.10Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care.

Global surgery period · 67700

Eyelid abscess drainage, abscess of the eyelid

10-day global period ends

Oct 11, 2026

Covers Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 11, 2026 (11 days).

Visit on Oct 31, 2026

After the global period ends: visits and procedures are billed normally.

SurgeryVisit
Sep 28, 2026Oct 14, 2026

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 50 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

67700 without 50 · national office

$280.57

Eyelid abscess drainage, abscess of the eyelid

67700-50 · Bilateral: 150%

$420.86

Both sides on one line with modifier 50 are paid at 150% of the fee schedule amount (subject to multiple-procedure rules with other procedures).

When to use modifier 50

How 67700 has changed in Bakersfield, CA

67700 · Office / nonfacility

$302.19

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $15.63 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $286.56 to $302.19 (5.5%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release
  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $286.56changed to$302.19

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.40 changed to 1.37
    • Practice expense RVU 6.73 changed to 6.92
    • Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.11
    • Work GPCI 1.017 changed to 1.019
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.093 changed to 1.096
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.662 changed to 0.609

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $303.41changed to$286.56

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 6.97 changed to 6.73
    • Malpractice RVU 0.11 changed to 0.12

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $298.46changed to$303.41

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $307.99changed to$298.46

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 7.02 changed to 6.97
    • Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.017
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.093
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.694 changed to 0.662
  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $313.16changed to$307.99

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 7.06 changed to 7.02
    • Work GPCI 1.036 changed to 1.027
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.065 changed to 1.079
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.726 changed to 0.694

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $318.96changed to$313.16

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 7.15 changed to 7.06
    • Work GPCI 1.035 changed to 1.036
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.704 changed to 0.726

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $302.36changed to$318.96

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 6.41 changed to 7.15
    • Work GPCI 1.032 changed to 1.035
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.070 changed to 1.065
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.677 changed to 0.704

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $298.15changed to$302.36

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 6.31 changed to 6.41
    • Work GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.032
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.074 changed to 1.070
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.618 changed to 0.677

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $292.33changed to$298.15

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 6.17 changed to 6.31
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.599 changed to 0.618

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $288.14changed to$292.33

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 6.05 changed to 6.17
    • Work GPCI 1.024 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.079 changed to 1.074
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.610 changed to 0.599

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    No ratechanged to$288.14

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: No rate

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$302.19$107.07RVU26D
2026-07-01$302.19$107.07RVU26C
2026-04-01$302.19$107.07RVU26B
2026-01-01$302.19$107.07RVU26A
2025-10-01$286.56$118.27RVU25D
2025-07-01$286.56$118.27RVU25C
2025-04-01$286.56$118.27RVU25B
2025-01-01$286.56$118.27RVU25A
2024-10-01$303.41$121.13RVU24D
2024-07-01$303.41$121.13RVU24C
2024-04-01$303.41$121.13RVU24B
2024-03-09$303.41$121.13RVU24AR
2024-01-01$298.46$119.15RVU24A
2023-10-01$307.99$121.51RVU23D
2023-07-01$307.99$121.51RVU23C
2023-04-01$307.99$121.51RVU23B
2023-01-01$307.99$121.51RVU23A
2022-10-01$313.16$121.14RVU22D
2022-07-01$313.16$121.14RVU22C
2022-04-01$313.16$121.14RVU22B
2022-01-01$313.16$121.14RVU22A
2021-10-01$318.96$121.64RVU21D
2021-07-01$318.96$121.64RVU21C
2021-04-01$318.96$121.64RVU21B
2021-01-01$318.96$121.64RVU21A
2020-10-01$302.36$123.18RVU20D
2020-07-01$302.36$123.18RVU20C
2020-04-01$302.36$123.18RVU20B
2020-01-01$302.36$123.18RVU20A
2019-10-01$298.15$123.58RVU19D
2019-07-01$298.15$123.58RVU19C
2019-04-01$298.15$123.58RVU19B
2019-01-01$298.15$123.58RVU19A
2018-10-01$292.33$124.15RVU18D
2018-07-01$292.33$124.15RVU18C
2018-04-01$292.33$124.15RVU18B
2018-01-01$292.33$124.15RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$288.14$123.17RVU17D
2017-07-01$288.14$123.17RVU17C
2017-04-01$288.14$123.17RVU17B
2017-01-01$288.14$123.17RVU17A
2016-10-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU16D
2016-07-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU16C
2016-04-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU16B
2016-01-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU16A
2015-10-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU15D
2015-07-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU15C
2015-04-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU15B
2015-01-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU15A
2014-10-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU14D
2014-07-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU14C
2014-04-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU14B
2014-01-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU14A
2013-10-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13D
2013-07-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13C
2013-04-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13B
2013-01-01Rate data unavailableRate data unavailableRVU13AR

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Where the Bakersfield, CA rate applies

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67700 billing questions

How is this different from chalazion treatment?

Report 67700 for incision and drainage of an eyelid abscess. A chalazion is a different lesion; code 67800 describes treatment of a single chalazion.

What documentation supports 67700?

Document the eyelid involved, the abscess findings, and the incision-and-drainage service performed. Make clear that the lesion is an abscess rather than a chalazion.

Are related postoperative visits separately payable?

Related postoperative visits during the 10-day global period are included in the procedure.

How is bilateral treatment reported?

When both eyelids are treated, report modifier 50 for the bilateral procedure. CMS pays the bilateral procedure at 150%.

Can an assistant surgeon or co-surgeon be reported?

CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for 67700. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

What happens when another procedure is performed in the same session?

Under the standard multiple procedure reduction, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the other procedure or procedures are paid at 50%.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

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RVUs for 67700PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 7,487 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Bakersfield, CAGPCI2026.csv, line 8 (RVU26D)

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