65272 Repair of eye wound
Also known as: corneal perforation repair, penetrating corneal injury repair
Repair of full thickness corneal wound or penetrating keratoplasty with foreign body removal.
Clinical Context
Emergent surgical repair for full-thickness corneal lacerations from sharp objects or blunt trauma. Requires microvascular suturing and careful reapproximation to maintain visual axis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 15.76 |
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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