65275 Repair of eye wound
Also known as: corneoscleral wound repair, limbal wound repair
Repair of full thickness corneal wound involving conjunctiva; primary closure.
In Plain Language
repairing injury at edge of colored part of eye; closing large corneal wound extending to white of eye
Clinical Context
Larger penetrating wounds extending beyond the cornea into the sclera and involving conjunctiva. Requires precise anatomic alignment and multi-layer closure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.13 |
| Total RVU | 6.13 |
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 6.13, this code ranks in the 41st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65275?
CPT 65275 (Repair of eye wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of full thickness corneal wound involving conjunctiva; primary closure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65275?
The work RVU for CPT 65275 is 6.13. This code is primarily used by corneal surgery, anterior segment surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65275 used?
Larger penetrating wounds extending beyond the cornea into the sclera and involving conjunctiva. Requires precise anatomic alignment and multi-layer closure.
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