CPT code 67966: Eyelid repair, over one-fourth lid margin2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Carolina
Report 67966 when excision and repair involve a full-thickness eyelid segment extending over one-fourth of the lid margin.
In South Carolina, Medicare pays $743.51 for 67966 in the office and $533.03 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 67966 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 67966 covers
An ophthalmic or oculoplastic surgeon uses this service to remove and repair a substantial eyelid segment involving the lid margin and deeper structures, such as the tarsus and conjunctiva. A typical setting is an operating room or ambulatory surgery center, including treatment of a lesion or tumor that leaves a large full-thickness defect. The defining extent is more than one-fourth of the horizontal lid margin; this is not a code for a skin-only removal or a small defect.
The operative report should identify the affected eyelid, structures involved, amount of lid margin excised, and how the resulting defect was repaired. The service has a 90-day global period, including the day-before preoperative visit and related postoperative care during that period. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction. For bilateral reporting with modifier 50, CMS pays at 150%. CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for this code; 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 South Carolina compares for 67966
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 67966 runs from $705.06 in Arkansas to $1,009.36 in San Benito County, CA. South Carolina pays $743.51. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Carolina · this page$743.51
- Los Angeles, CA · California$871.64+$128.13
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$884.06+$140.55
- Miami, FL · Florida$838.97+$95.46
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$818.53+$75.02
- Manhattan, NY · New York$891.06+$147.55
- Alaska · Alaska$948.05+$204.54
Other areas in South Carolina first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $713.76 | $514.44 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $705.06 | $509.38 |
| ArizonaArizona | $764.63 | $543.90 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $823.33 | $573.67 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $821.09 | $571.43 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $937.17 | $636.94 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $866.38 | $597.12 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $828.99 | $579.33 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $857.74 | $592.81 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $854.41 | $590.40 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $871.51 | $599.07 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $988.19 | $667.00 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $987.36 | $666.17 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $1,009.36 | $680.89 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $1,005.98 | $677.50 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $841.00 | $581.55 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $877.58 | $600.81 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $856.80 | $591.19 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $886.27 | $606.54 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $935.97 | $635.74 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $820.97 | $571.31 |
| ColoradoColorado | $810.57 | $568.20 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $829.43 | $584.09 |
| DelawareDelaware | $775.99 | $550.93 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $808.34 | $577.59 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $774.35 | $556.57 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $795.82 | $564.38 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $736.94 | $533.75 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $836.15 | $577.15 |
| IowaIowa | $728.28 | $519.84 |
| IdahoIdaho | $732.46 | $522.89 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $770.03 | $560.46 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $755.77 | $547.80 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $816.03 | $582.09 |
| IndianaIndiana | $736.04 | $524.87 |
| KansasKansas | $725.76 | $519.83 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $728.79 | $526.28 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $758.41 | $544.05 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $727.98 | $526.38 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $882.28 | $610.29 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $807.00 | $567.14 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $827.05 | $582.63 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $789.10 | $558.57 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $736.09 | $526.52 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $769.39 | $543.65 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $783.00 | $563.18 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $745.19 | $537.22 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $778.93 | $544.53 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $753.60 | $539.70 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $760.27 | $543.41 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $717.65 | $521.29 |
| MississippiMississippi | $711.45 | $515.32 |
| MontanaMontana | $782.53 | $554.74 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $742.56 | $530.03 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $768.10 | $540.31 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $731.54 | $521.29 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $798.64 | $561.51 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $877.20 | $612.96 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $839.51 | $590.75 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $748.81 | $539.92 |
| NevadaNevada | $778.98 | $550.96 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $910.25 | $639.40 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $845.12 | $595.69 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $896.87 | $627.61 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $752.04 | $535.64 |
| OhioOhio | $742.24 | $534.27 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $727.29 | $523.87 |
| Portland, OROregon | $832.74 | $579.66 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $773.48 | $546.59 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $811.65 | $574.52 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $743.03 | $533.92 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $787.34 | $557.04 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $800.88 | $565.57 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $766.39 | $538.60 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $728.89 | $521.83 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $807.41 | $566.41 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $738.92 | $531.62 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $775.36 | $549.62 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $779.89 | $553.00 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $775.54 | $550.94 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $777.47 | $551.27 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $790.83 | $564.63 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $756.45 | $540.28 |
| UtahUtah | $752.14 | $538.01 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $767.49 | $543.57 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $787.34 | $557.04 |
| VermontVermont | $765.88 | $540.36 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $805.25 | $565.38 |
| King County, WAWashington | $898.50 | $619.00 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $746.14 | $527.91 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $732.05 | $534.10 |
| WyomingWyoming | $776.24 | $548.45 |
67966 rates by state
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$705.06
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $948.05 | 1 |
| AL | $713.76 | 1 |
| AR | $705.06 | 1 |
| AZ | $764.63 | 1 |
| CA | $820.97–$1,009.36 | 29 |
| CO | $810.57 | 1 |
| CT | $829.43 | 1 |
| DC | $884.06 | 1 |
| DE | $775.99 | 1 |
| FL | $774.35–$838.97 | 3 |
| GA | $736.94–$795.82 | 2 |
| GU | $836.15 | 1 |
| HI | $836.15 | 1 |
| IA | $728.28 | 1 |
| ID | $732.46 | 1 |
| IL | $755.77–$818.53 | 4 |
| IN | $736.04 | 1 |
| KS | $725.76 | 1 |
| KY | $728.79 | 1 |
| LA | $727.98–$758.41 | 2 |
| MA | $807.00–$882.28 | 2 |
| MD | $789.10–$884.06 | 3 |
| ME | $736.09–$769.39 | 2 |
| MI | $745.19–$783.00 | 2 |
| MN | $778.93 | 1 |
| MO | $717.65–$760.27 | 3 |
| MS | $711.45 | 1 |
| MT | $782.53 | 1 |
| NC | $742.56 | 1 |
| ND | $768.10 | 1 |
| NE | $731.54 | 1 |
| NH | $798.64 | 1 |
| NJ | $839.51–$877.20 | 2 |
| NM | $748.81 | 1 |
| NV | $778.98 | 1 |
| NY | $752.04–$910.25 | 5 |
| OH | $742.24 | 1 |
| OK | $727.29 | 1 |
| OR | $773.48–$832.74 | 2 |
| PA | $743.03–$811.65 | 2 |
| PR | $787.34 | 1 |
| RI | $800.88 | 1 |
| SC | $743.51 | 1 |
| SD | $766.39 | 1 |
| TN | $728.89 | 1 |
| TX | $738.92–$807.41 | 8 |
| UT | $752.14 | 1 |
| VA | $767.49–$884.06 | 2 |
| VI | $787.34 | 1 |
| VT | $765.88 | 1 |
| WA | $805.25–$898.50 | 2 |
| WI | $746.14 | 1 |
| WV | $732.05 | 1 |
| WY | $776.24 | 1 |
How the 67966 rate is calculated
Each of 67966’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 · 67966
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work8.75
8.75 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense13.95
13.95 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.73
0.73 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
23.4300
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$782.58
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Carolina inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
7,527
- Code
- 67966
- Physician work
- 8.75
- Practice expense
- 13.95
- Malpractice
- 0.73
GPCI2026.csv
93
- Locality
- South Carolina
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 0.924
- Malpractice
- 0.850
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 8.75 | × 1.000 | 8.7500 |
| Practice expense | 13.95 | × 0.924 | 12.8898 |
| Malpractice | 0.73 | × 0.850 | 0.6205 |
| Total RVUs | 22.2603 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Carolina$743.51
Office: (8.75 × 1 + 13.95 × 0.924 + 0.73 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $743.51
Facility: (8.75 × 1 + 7.13 × 0.924 + 0.73 × 0.85) × $33.4009 = $533.03
Payment rules and modifiers for 67966
67966 has a 90-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 67966
Eyelid repair, over one-fourth lid margin
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 090 | Major surgery: the day before, the day of, and 90 days after are included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 1 | Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
| Split (54/55/56) | 0.10/0.70/0.20 | Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care. |
Global surgery period · 67966
Eyelid repair, over one-fourth lid margin
90-day global period ends
Dec 30, 2026
Covers Sep 30, 2026 through Dec 30, 2026 (92 days, including the day before surgery).
Visit on Oct 31, 2026
Day 30 of the 90-day post-op period: related follow-up care is included in the surgical payment.
Pre-op dayGlobal period
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 50 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
67966 without 50 · national office
$782.58
Eyelid repair, over one-fourth lid margin
67966-50 · Bilateral: 150%
$1,173.87
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).
How 67966 has changed in South Carolina
67966 · Office / nonfacility
$743.51
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $39.52 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $703.99 to $743.51 (5.6%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
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
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$703.99changed to$743.51
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 8.97 changed to 8.75
- Practice expense RVU 13.36 changed to 13.95
- Practice expense GPCI 0.913 changed to 0.924
- Malpractice GPCI 0.817 changed to 0.850
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$728.97changed to$703.99
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 13.49 changed to 13.36
- Malpractice RVU 0.75 changed to 0.73
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$717.07changed to$728.97
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$734.06changed to$717.07
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 13.37 changed to 13.49
- Malpractice RVU 0.73 changed to 0.75
- Practice expense GPCI 0.908 changed to 0.913
- Malpractice GPCI 0.756 changed to 0.817
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$737.97changed to$734.06
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 13.12 changed to 13.37
- Practice expense GPCI 0.903 changed to 0.908
- Malpractice GPCI 0.695 changed to 0.756
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$744.23changed to$737.97
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 13.14 changed to 13.12
- Malpractice RVU 0.71 changed to 0.73
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$741.58changed to$744.23
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 12.27 changed to 13.14
- Malpractice RVU 0.72 changed to 0.71
- Practice expense GPCI 0.907 changed to 0.903
- Malpractice GPCI 0.624 changed to 0.695
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$741.04changed to$741.58
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 12.28 changed to 12.27
- Malpractice RVU 0.71 changed to 0.72
- Practice expense GPCI 0.912 changed to 0.907
- Malpractice GPCI 0.553 changed to 0.624
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$738.38changed to$741.04
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 12.23 changed to 12.28
- Malpractice RVU 0.70 changed to 0.71
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$732.58changed to$738.38
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 12.06 changed to 12.23
- Malpractice GPCI 0.634 changed to 0.553
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$732.49changed to$732.58
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 12.04 changed to 12.06
- Malpractice RVU 0.71 changed to 0.70
- Malpractice GPCI 0.715 changed to 0.634
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$734.48changed to$732.49
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 12.02 changed to 12.04
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$730.82changed to$734.48
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$749.68changed to$730.82
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Malpractice RVU 1.63 changed to 0.71
- Practice expense GPCI 0.911 changed to 0.912
- Malpractice GPCI 0.618 changed to 0.715
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$741.33changed to$749.68
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 13.13 changed to 12.02
- Malpractice RVU 1.70 changed to 1.63
- Practice expense GPCI 0.909 changed to 0.911
- Malpractice GPCI 0.520 changed to 0.618
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $741.33
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $743.51 | $533.03 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $743.51 | $533.03 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $743.51 | $533.03 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $743.51 | $533.03 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $703.99 | $596.49 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $703.99 | $596.49 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $703.99 | $596.49 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $703.99 | $596.49 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $728.97 | $613.18 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $728.97 | $613.18 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $728.97 | $613.18 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $728.97 | $613.18 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $717.07 | $603.17 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $734.06 | $615.29 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $734.06 | $615.29 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $734.06 | $615.29 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $734.06 | $615.29 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $737.97 | $615.78 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $737.97 | $615.78 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $737.97 | $615.78 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $737.97 | $615.78 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $744.23 | $619.77 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $744.23 | $619.77 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $744.23 | $619.77 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $744.23 | $619.77 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $741.58 | $630.61 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $741.58 | $630.61 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $741.58 | $630.61 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $741.58 | $630.61 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $741.04 | $633.89 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $741.04 | $633.89 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $741.04 | $633.89 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $741.04 | $633.89 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $738.38 | $634.96 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $738.38 | $634.96 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $738.38 | $634.96 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $738.38 | $634.96 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $732.58 | $632.10 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $732.58 | $632.10 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $732.58 | $632.10 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $732.58 | $632.10 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $732.49 | $631.92 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $732.49 | $631.92 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $732.49 | $631.92 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $732.49 | $631.92 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $734.48 | $633.87 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $734.48 | $633.87 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $730.82 | $630.71 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $730.82 | $630.71 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $749.68 | $650.47 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $749.68 | $650.47 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $749.68 | $650.47 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $749.68 | $650.47 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $741.33 | $636.18 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $741.33 | $636.18 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $741.33 | $636.18 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $741.33 | $636.18 | RVU13AR |
Where the South Carolina rate applies
South Carolina is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 475 cities and communities in South Carolina. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Abbeville
- Abney Crossroads
- Adams Run
- Aiken
- Alcolu
- Allendale
- Anderson
- Andrews
67966 billing questions
How is 67966 distinguished from 67961?
Both describe eyelid excision and repair involving deeper structures. Use 67966 when the excised lid-margin segment is over one-fourth of the horizontal length; 67961 is for up to one-fourth.
What documentation supports 67966?
Document the eyelid and structures involved, the extent of the excision in relation to the horizontal lid margin, and the repair performed. The record should support that the segment exceeded one-fourth of the margin.
Does the 90-day global period include postoperative visits?
Related postoperative care during the 90-day period is included, as is the day-before preoperative visit.
How does Medicare handle bilateral reporting?
For bilateral procedures reported with modifier 50, CMS pays at 150%.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?
CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for 67966. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
What happens when another procedure is performed in the same session?
The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures are subject to the standard multiple-procedure reduction.
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.
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