65780 Ocular reconst transplant
Also known as: cicatricial pemphigoid repair, ocular surface reconstruction
Ocular surface reconstruction for cicatricial pemphigoid; amniotic membrane; first 100 square millimeters or less.
In Plain Language
repairing scarred eye surface from pemphigoid disease; grafting to repair severe eye scarring
Clinical Context
Surgical reconstruction of ocular surface in cicatricial pemphigoid using amniotic membrane. First stage of often multi-stage reconstruction for severe scarring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.85 |
| Total RVU | 6.85 |
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 6.85, this code ranks in the 44th 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 65780?
CPT 65780 (Ocular reconst transplant) is a Surgery code. Ocular surface reconstruction for cicatricial pemphigoid; amniotic membrane; first 100 square millimeters or less.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 65780?
The work RVU for CPT 65780 is 6.85. This code is primarily used by ocular surface surgery, immunology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 65780 used?
Surgical reconstruction of ocular surface in cicatricial pemphigoid using amniotic membrane. First stage of often multi-stage reconstruction for severe scarring.
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