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65205 Remove foreign body from eye

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: anterior chamber foreign body removal, FB removal anterior

Removal of a foreign body from the anterior chamber of the eye without use of an operating microscope. Minor procedure typically performed in outpatient or emergency setting.

Clinical Context

Indicated for small or easily accessible foreign bodies in the anterior chamber (cornea or lens area). Performed with minimal anesthesia, minimal recovery time.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.48
Practice Expense RVU0.34
Malpractice RVU0.02
Total RVU0.84

Est. Medicare Payment

$28.06

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

OphthalmologyEmergency Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.