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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Remove Foreign Body From Eye, Removal Of Foreign Body External Eye Conjunctival Embedded Includes Concretions Subconjunctival Or Scleral Nonperforating
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 20 - Urgent Care Facility None |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 65210 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 65210 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 65210 by major payers:
$60.47
$72.60
$70.58
$80.83
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CPT 65210
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Surgicenter Of Greater Milwaukee, LLC, Surgicenter Of Greater Milwaukee, Inc.
Children'S Hospital And Health System, Inc.
$1,623.00Published rateSummit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$555.00Published rateOptumcare Colorado Asc, LLC
$361.00Published rateWilmington Asc LLC, Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center
$131.00Published rateDhch LLC
Dhch, LLC
$52.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 65210 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 65210 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 65210 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 65150-CPT | Moderate | Replacement Of Eye Implant, Surgery To Reinsert An Artificial Eye. The Procedure May Include Grafts Or Reinforcing Material. |
| 65155-CPT | High | Reinsertion Of Ocular Implant, Reinsertion Of Ocular Implant With Use Of Foreignmaterial For Reinforcement Andor Attachment Of M Uscles To Implant |
| 65175-CPT | Moderate | Rem Implant Ocular |
| 65210-CPT | Low | Remove Foreign Body From Eye, Removal Of Foreign Body External Eye Conjunctival Embedded Includes Concretions Subconjunctival Or Scleral Nonperforating |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 65210. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 65210 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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