65140 Attach ocular implant
Also known as: orbital implant muscle attachment, implant myodenesis
Surgical attachment of an orbital implant to extraocular muscles to improve prosthetic eye motility and reduce implant migration.
In Plain Language
attaching implant to eye muscles
Clinical Context
Performed to improve prosthetic eye movement by directly attaching muscles to implant. May be done at primary insertion or as secondary procedure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.22 |
| Total RVU | 9.22 |
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 9.22, this code ranks in the 56th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65140?
CPT 65140 (Attach ocular implant) is a Surgery code. Surgical attachment of an orbital implant to extraocular muscles to improve prosthetic eye motility and reduce implant migration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65140?
The work RVU for CPT 65140 is 9.22. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65140 used?
Performed to improve prosthetic eye movement by directly attaching muscles to implant. May be done at primary insertion or as secondary procedure.
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