Practice Management
Practice management reference for common interventional glaucoma codes. This section is for coding and reimbursement planning only and must not be used to guide clinical decision-making. Reimbursement varies by MAC/locality and payer policy.
Site of service
Select the site of service. Professional and facility reimbursement vary by setting and payer policy.
MAC locality
Facility rates (ASC/HOPD) are jurisdiction-independent. Professional fees can vary substantially by MAC and locality.
Procedure pairing and totals
Select procedures below to estimate total reimbursement for a single encounter. Pairing rules are conservative and may vary by payer and MAC/locality.
Codes (2026 CMS structure)
| Procedure | Code(s) | Physician fee | Facility fee | Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser trabeculoplasty | ||||
65855 |
Ocular hypertension and mild–severe open-angle glaucoma. | |||
| Procedural pharmaceuticals | ||||
66030 + J7351 |
Open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (procedural pharmaceutical; coverage varies). | |||
0660T + J7355 |
Carrier priced — enter local allowed amount |
Open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (procedural pharmaceutical; coverage varies). | ||
| Tissue-sparing MIGS | ||||
| Mild–moderate glaucoma, typically combined with cataract surgery (payer-dependent). | ||||
0671T |
Carrier priced — enter local allowed amount |
Primary open-angle glaucoma with prior medical and surgical treatment failure (standalone; no concomitant cataract removal). | ||
66174 |
Mild–moderate glaucoma (standalone or combined; payer-dependent). | |||
| Non-tissue-sparing MIGS | ||||
65820 |
Mild–severe glaucoma (standalone or combined; payer-dependent). | |||
| Cyclodialysis / Scleral reinforcement | ||||
66740 | Indications: Investigational/limited coverage; see payer policy. | |||
67255 | Indications: Investigational/limited coverage; see payer policy. | |||
| Filtering procedures | ||||
| Moderate–severe / refractory glaucoma. | ||||
66180 |
Moderate–severe / refractory glaucoma. | |||
| Cataract surgery | ||||
| Visually significant cataract (routine vs complex). Often paired with MIGS when indicated. | ||||
| Combined cataract + trabecular bypass stent code (mirrors selection under Tissue-sparing MIGS). | ||||