65270 Repair of eye wound
Also known as: corneal abrasion repair, superficial corneal wound repair
Repair of partial thickness corneal wound; corneal abrasion.
In Plain Language
fixing scratch on eye surface; healing damaged eye covering
Clinical Context
Minor corneal injuries from contact lens trauma, chemical exposure, or mechanical injury. Often self-limited but may require protective patching, antibiotics, and pain management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.90 |
| Total RVU | 1.90 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.90, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65270?
CPT 65270 (Repair of eye wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of partial thickness corneal wound; corneal abrasion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65270?
The work RVU for CPT 65270 is 1.90. This code is primarily used by ophthalmology, emergency medicine. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 65270 used?
Minor corneal injuries from contact lens trauma, chemical exposure, or mechanical injury. Often self-limited but may require protective patching, antibiotics, and pain management.
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