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.
In Plain Language
repairing hole in clear front of eye; closing full-thickness corneal injury
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 |
| Total RVU | 4.50 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.50, this code ranks in the 31st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65272?
CPT 65272 (Repair of eye wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of full thickness corneal wound or penetrating keratoplasty with foreign body removal.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65272?
The work RVU for CPT 65272 is 4.50. This code is primarily used by corneal surgery, emergency ophthalmology, trauma surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65272 used?
Emergent surgical repair for full-thickness corneal lacerations from sharp objects or blunt trauma. Requires microvascular suturing and careful reapproximation to maintain visual axis.
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