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CPT 65920 Fee Schedule

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.

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Key FactDetail
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 LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 65920
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 65920

National average reimbursement for CPT 65920 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,004.76

uhc

$1,001.41

aetna

$1,054.36

cigna

$1,259.88

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CPT 65920
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  1. Surgery Center, LLC

    The Surgery Center, LLC

    WIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1902052350Tax ID 26-3169180

    $7,169.00Published rate
  2. Red Cedar Surgery Center, LLC, Red Cedar Surgery Center, PLLC

    Red Cedar Surgery Center, PLLC

    MIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1104298009Tax ID 47-2947364

    $2,206.00Published rate
  3. Ahmed Taha

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    INHospitalist PhysicianNPI 1417308867Tax ID 35-0593390

    $1,401.13Published rate
  4. Candescent Eye Surgicenter LLC

    RIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1023399318Tax ID 45-2898656

    $1,140.00Published rate
  5. Jessica Hoesli

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    INPhysician AssistantNPI 1942532437Tax ID 35-0593390

    $643.76Published rate

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CPT 65920 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 65920 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 65920 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
65800-CPTLowRemove Fluid Or Blood From Eye, Surgery To Aspirate (Remove Using A Needle) Blood Or Fluid From The Anterior Chamber Of The Eye (Space Between The Iris And Cornea).
65810-CPTModerateParacentesis Of Anterior Chamb, Paracentesis Of Anterior Chamber Of Eye (Separateprocedure) With Removal Of Vitreous Andor Discission Of Anterior Hyaloid Membrane With Or Withoutair Injection
65815-CPTModerateRemove Fluid Or Blood From Eye, Surgery To Aspirate (Remove Using A Needle) Blood Or Fluid From The Anterior Chamber Of The Eye (Space Between The Iris And Cornea).
65920-CPTHighRemoval Of Implanted Material, Removal Of Implanted Material Anterior Segment Eyeremoval Of Implanted Material Anterior Segment Eye

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 65920. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 65920 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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