CPT 65870 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa |
| Common Place of Service | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 65870 by major payers:
$729.78
$754.75
$795.74
$970.48
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 65870 | $2621.00 | 1154474583 - CREEKWOOD SURGERY CENTER, LP | 431656044 - (MO) CREEKWOOD SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $4697.00 | 1699144915 - WEST ORANGE ASC LLC, GREGORI SURGERY CENTER | 474739080 - (NJ) WEST ORANGE ASC LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $857.00 | 1801849427 - MAIN STREET ASC LLC, OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATES SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 383711415 - (PA) MAIN STREET ASC LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $2176.00 | 1083659866 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF SAN ANTONIO LP | 742976746 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1840.00 | 1134431323 - BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272875760 - (MD) BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CEN | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1599.00 | 1649501073 - SHORE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., SHORE HEALTH SYSTEM SURGERY CENTER | 520610538 - (MD) SHORE HEALTH SYSTEM INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $2307.00 | 1811433410 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ORLANDO LLC, ORLANDO OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814378043 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $2200.00 | 1003870825 - PINELLAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | 752563226 - (FL) PINELLAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $2924.00 | 1720324296 - MT OGDEN UTAH SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 371705271 | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1078.00 | 1598952061 - ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES, LLC | 142006705 - (VA) ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1563.00 | 1407851090 - WICHITA FALLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200474975 - (TX) WICHITA FALLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1800.00 | 1386381408 - CYPRESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WELLNESS AVENUE SURGERY CENTER | 823481913 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $638.00 | 1942485305 - 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261539834 - (MD) 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1647.00 | 1568984375 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF ATLANTA ASC LLC, INSTITUTE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPIES SURGERY CENTER | 821954499 - (GA) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF ATLANTA ASC LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 65870 | $1419.00 | 1750386322 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS, LLC, PREMIER SURGERY CENTER | 731630170 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 65870 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 65870 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 65870 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65860 | Moderate | Sever Adhesions Ant Seg Laser Tech |
| 65865 | Moderate | Severing Adhesions Of Anterior Segment Of Eye, Incisional Technique (With Or Without Injection Of Air Or Liquid) (Separate Procedure); Goniosynechiae |
| 65870 | Moderate | Severing Adhesions Of Anterior Segment Of Eye, Incisional Technique (With Or Without Injection Of Air Or Liquid) (Separate Procedure); Anterior Synechiae, Except Goniosynechiae |
| 65875 | Moderate | Severing Adhesions Of Anterior Segment Of Eye, Incisional Technique (With Or Without Injection Of Air Or Liquid) (Separate Procedure); Posterior Synechiae |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 65870. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 65870 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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