65280 Repair of eye wound
Also known as: corneoscleral wound repair staged, conjunctival advancement
Repair of full thickness corneal wound involving conjunctiva; without primary closure.
In Plain Language
repairing major corneal injury with staged healing; repairing large eye wound without immediate closure
Clinical Context
Complex full-thickness wounds with significant conjunctival involvement managed with delayed closure, tissue grafts, or healing by secondary intention. Often requires multiple procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.87 |
| Total RVU | 8.87 |
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 8.87, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65280?
CPT 65280 (Repair of eye wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of full thickness corneal wound involving conjunctiva; without primary closure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65280?
The work RVU for CPT 65280 is 8.87. This code is primarily used by corneal surgery, reconstruction. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65280 used?
Complex full-thickness wounds with significant conjunctival involvement managed with delayed closure, tissue grafts, or healing by secondary intention. Often requires multiple procedures.
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