65110 Removal of eye
Also known as: evisceration, orbital exenteration
Surgical removal of the eye and surrounding orbital contents (evisceration). More extensive than enucleation, used primarily for malignancy or severe orbital disease.
In Plain Language
removing eye and orbital tissue
Clinical Context
Indicated for intraocular malignancy with orbital involvement, severe orbital infection, or orbital trauma. More extensive than enucleation but preserves eye muscles when possible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.31 |
| Total RVU | 15.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 15.31, this code ranks in the 74th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65110?
CPT 65110 (Removal of eye) is a Surgery code. Surgical removal of the eye and surrounding orbital contents (evisceration). More extensive than enucleation, used primarily for malignancy or severe orbital disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65110?
The work RVU for CPT 65110 is 15.31. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Surgery, Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65110 used?
Indicated for intraocular malignancy with orbital involvement, severe orbital infection, or orbital trauma. More extensive than enucleation but preserves eye muscles when possible.
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