65286 Repair of eye wound
Also known as: perforating injury repair, corneal-scleral flap repair, eye foreign body removal
Repair of perforating eye injury; corneoscleral wound with conjunctival tissue.
In Plain Language
closing deep wound through eye with tissue graft; repairing severe penetrating eye trauma
Clinical Context
Perforating injuries involving both cornea and sclera requiring tissue coverage. Often performed urgently and may include additional procedures for anterior chamber reformation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.46 |
| Total RVU | 6.46 |
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 6.46, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65286?
CPT 65286 (Repair of eye wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of perforating eye injury; corneoscleral wound with conjunctival tissue.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65286?
The work RVU for CPT 65286 is 6.46. This code is primarily used by trauma surgery, anterior segment surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65286 used?
Perforating injuries involving both cornea and sclera requiring tissue coverage. Often performed urgently and may include additional procedures for anterior chamber reformation.
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