65112 Remove eye/revise socket
Also known as: evisceration with socket revision, socket reconstruction
Surgical removal of the eye and surrounding orbital contents with revision of the orbital socket to improve orbital contour for prosthetic fitting.
In Plain Language
eye removal with socket reshaping
Clinical Context
Performed when evisceration combined with socket reconstruction to improve esthetic outcome and prosthetic eye fit. Involves bone contouring or grafting.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.05 |
| Total RVU | 18.05 |
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 18.05, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65112?
CPT 65112 (Remove eye/revise socket) is a Surgery code. Surgical removal of the eye and surrounding orbital contents with revision of the orbital socket to improve orbital contour for prosthetic fitting.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65112?
The work RVU for CPT 65112 is 18.05. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65112 used?
Performed when evisceration combined with socket reconstruction to improve esthetic outcome and prosthetic eye fit. Involves bone contouring or grafting.
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