65420 Removal of eye lesion
Also known as: conjunctival lesion excision, conjunctival mass removal
Excision of conjunctival lesion; over 1 quadrant.
In Plain Language
removing bump or lesion from eye surface; surgical removal of conjunctival growth
Clinical Context
Surgical removal of conjunctival nevi, papillomas, or suspicious lesions. Important to include adequate margins for malignant lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.25 |
| Total RVU | 4.25 |
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 4.25, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65420?
CPT 65420 (Removal of eye lesion) is a Surgery code. Excision of conjunctival lesion; over 1 quadrant.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65420?
The work RVU for CPT 65420 is 4.25. This code is primarily used by ophthalmology, surgical oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65420 used?
Surgical removal of conjunctival nevi, papillomas, or suspicious lesions. Important to include adequate margins for malignant lesions.
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