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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Place Eye Shunt (Drainage), Surgery To Create A Shunt (Tube That Drains Fluid From One Part Of The Body To Another) To Drain Fluid From Within The Eye.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 66179 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 66179 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66179 by major payers:
$1,353.11
$1,443.17
$1,483.41
$1,749.51
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CPT 66179
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Rock Hill Surgery Center, LLC, Carolina Surgical Center
Rock Hill Surgery Center LLC
$25,829.00Published rateEye Surgery Center Of Nashville LLC
$5,020.00Published rateColumbia River Surgery Center LLC
Columbia River Surgery Center, LLC
$3,064.00Published rateSalina Urology Care Center LLC
$2,190.00Published ratePuget Sound Gastroenterology, PLLC, Edmonds Endoscopy Center
Puget Sound Gastroenterology, P.S.
$857.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 66179 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 66179 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 66179 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 66175-CPT | High | Relieve Pressure In Eye, Enlargement (Dilation) Of The Canal That Drains Fluid From The Eye. The Procedure Can Relieve Pressure In The Eye Associated With Glaucoma. A Support Device (Stent) May Be Left In Place To Keep The Canal Enlarged. |
| 66179-CPT | High | Place Eye Shunt (Drainage), Surgery To Create A Shunt (Tube That Drains Fluid From One Part Of The Body To Another) To Drain Fluid From Within The Eye. |
| 66180-CPT | High | Place Eye Shunt (Drainage), Surgery To Create A Shunt (Tube That Drains Fluid From One Part Of The Body To Another) To Drain Fluid From Within The Eye. |
| 66183-CPT | High | Insertion Of Anterior Segment Aqueous Drainage Device, Without Extraocular Reservoir, External Approach. Commercial Rn Review >=01/01/14 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66179. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 66179 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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