65260 Remove foreign body from eye
Also known as: foreign body removal with repair, corneal FB removal with closure
Removal of foreign body from anterior segment of eye; corneal wound closure required; general anesthesia not used.
Clinical Context
Used when foreign body removal requires corneal suturing due to wound complexity or depth. More involved than simple extraction, typically performed in OR or surgical center.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.23 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.99 |
| Total RVU | 25.15 |
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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