65222 Remove foreign body from eye
Also known as: complex intraocular foreign body removal
Removal of a large or complex foreign body from the intraocular space requiring extensive dissection or reconstruction. Most complex foreign body removal procedure.
Clinical Context
Used for large, deeply embedded, or multiple foreign bodies requiring extensive operative dissection. Highest relative value for foreign body removal codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 2.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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