65779 Cover eye with membrane suture
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: amniotic membrane transplant with fixation, sutured AMT
Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; with sutures.
Clinical Context
Amniotic membrane placement with sutures for additional fixation in severe ocular surface disease or chemical burns. Provides longer-term tissue coverage and reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 32.28 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 34.13 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,139.94
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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