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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Remove Tissue From Eye, Surgery To Remove Improperly Healing Tissue Related To Surgery Or Another Injury To The Cornea (Membrane That Covers The Eye).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 65900 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 65900 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 65900 by major payers:
$1,277.89
$1,236.94
$1,341.99
$1,562.03
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CPT 65900
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Saint Lukes-Gi Diagnostics LLC
Saint Lukesgi Diagnostics LLC
$4,074.00Published rateIntracoastal Surgery Center, LLC
Intracoastal Surgery Center Ll
$2,388.00Published rateOrthopedic Healthcare Ancillary Services, LLC, Slocum Ambulatory Surgery Center
Orthopedic Healthcare Ancillary Services LLC
$1,961.00Published rateAmbulatory Surgicenter Of Downers Grove
$1,391.00Published rateLocust Grove Endo Center
$390.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 65900 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 65900 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 65900 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-CPT | Moderate | Remove Scar Tissue From Eye, Surgery To Release Adhesions (Scar Tissue) Within The Eye To Relieve Visual Interference Or Pressure Within The Eye. |
| 65865-CPT | Moderate | Severing Adhesions Of Anterior, Severing Adhesions Of Anterior Segment Of Eye Incisionaltechnique (With Or Without Injection Of Airor Liquid) (Separate Procedure) Goniosynechiae |
| 65870-CPT | Moderate | Incise Inner Eye Adhesions, Severing Adhesions Of Anterior Segment Of Eye Incisional Technique With Or Without Injection Of Air Or Liquid Separate Procedure Anterior Synechiae Except Goniosynechiae |
| 65900-CPT | High | Remove Tissue From Eye, Surgery To Remove Improperly Healing Tissue Related To Surgery Or Another Injury To The Cornea (Membrane That Covers The Eye). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 65900. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 65900 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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