65779 Cover eye with membrane suture
Also known as: amniotic membrane transplant with fixation, sutured AMT
Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; with sutures.
In Plain Language
placing and stitching special healing membrane on eye
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.71, this code ranks in the 11th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 65779?
CPT 65779 (Cover eye with membrane suture) is a Surgery code. Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; with sutures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65779?
The work RVU for CPT 65779 is 1.71. This code is primarily used by ocular surface surgery, reconstruction.
When is CPT 65779 used?
Amniotic membrane placement with sutures for additional fixation in severe ocular surface disease or chemical burns. Provides longer-term tissue coverage and reconstruction.
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