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.
In Plain Language
complicated foreign object removal from inside eye
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.82 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.82, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Surgery codes — 9.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65222?
CPT 65222 (Remove foreign body from eye) is a Surgery code. Removal of a large or complex foreign body from the intraocular space requiring extensive dissection or reconstruction. Most complex foreign body removal procedure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65222?
The work RVU for CPT 65222 is 0.82. This code is primarily used by Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Surgery.
When is CPT 65222 used?
Used for large, deeply embedded, or multiple foreign bodies requiring extensive operative dissection. Highest relative value for foreign body removal codes.
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