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CPT 65400 Fee Schedule

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 Lesion From Cornea, Surgery To Remove Abnormal Tissue (Lesion) On Cornea (Clear Tissue That Covers The Front Of The Eyeball).
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa

Common Place of Service

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 65400
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 65400

National average reimbursement for CPT 65400 by major payers:

bcbs

$853.33

uhc

$863.45

aetna

$924.60

cigna

$1,074.40

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CPT 65400
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Texas Digestive Disease Center, Ltd

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1508871211Tax ID 27-3578014

    $1,955.00Published rate
  2. Westgreen Surgical Center LLC, Houston Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1346624665Tax ID 47-4468184

    $1,230.00Published rate
  3. Clearway Surgery Center Of National Harbor LLC

    Harborside Surgery Center

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1275376121Tax ID 45-4110190

    $644.00Published rate
  4. Montgomery Surgery Center Limited Partnership

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1437120953Tax ID 52-1401868

    $500.00Published rate
  5. Bay Area Endoscopy Center Limited Partnership

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1013011162Tax ID 59-3213374

    $343.00Published rate

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CPT 65400 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 65400 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 65400 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
65400-CPTModerateRemove Lesion From Cornea, Surgery To Remove Abnormal Tissue (Lesion) On Cornea (Clear Tissue That Covers The Front Of The Eyeball).
65410-CPTLowSurgery For Cornea Biopsy, Surgery On The Middle Portion Of The Eye Membrane (Cornea). The Procedure Removes A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy).
65430-CPTLowSurgery For Cornea Biopsy, Surgery On The Middle Portion Of The Eye Membrane (Cornea). The Procedure Removes A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy).
65435-CPTLowRemval Of Corneal Epithelium; W//W/O Chemocauterization (Abr, Removal Of Corneal Epithelium; With Or Without Chemocauterization (Abr

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 65400. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 65400 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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