65772 Correction of astigmatism
Also known as: limbal relaxing incisions, astigmatic keratotomy, corneal incisions for astigmatism
Corneal incision for correction of astigmatism (including use of topography-guided and wavefront-guided technology); initial treatment.
In Plain Language
making small cuts to correct astigmatism; corneal incisions to fix blurry vision
Clinical Context
Surgical correction of astigmatism using limbal or corneal incisions. Can be performed at time of cataract surgery or as standalone procedure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.96 |
| Total RVU | 4.96 |
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 4.96, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65772?
CPT 65772 (Correction of astigmatism) is a Surgery code. Corneal incision for correction of astigmatism (including use of topography-guided and wavefront-guided technology); initial treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65772?
The work RVU for CPT 65772 is 4.96. This code is primarily used by refractive surgery, cataract surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65772 used?
Surgical correction of astigmatism using limbal or corneal incisions. Can be performed at time of cataract surgery or as standalone procedure.
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