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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.
Surgery To Destroy Eye Tissue, Surgery To Destroy The Eye Tissue That Forms The Ciliary Body. This Tissue Squeezes The Eye To Change The Shape Of The Lens As Well As Producing Fluid For The Front Of 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 51 - Multiple procedures LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 66720 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 66720 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66720 by major payers:
$570.97
$592.06
$640.63
$738.53
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CPT 66720
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Surgery Center Of Southwest Ohio, LLC, The Surgery Center Of Southwest Ohio
The Surgery Center Of Southwest
$7,441.00Published rateNovant Health Brunswick Endoscopy Center, LLC, Novant Health Brunswick Endoscopy
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$1,600.00Published rateGi Specialists LLC, Moreland Endoscopy Center
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$464.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 66720 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 66720 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 66720 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66700-CPT | Moderate | Surgery To Destroy Eye Tissue, Surgery To Destroy The Eye Tissue That Forms The Ciliary Body. This Tissue Squeezes The Eye To Change The Shape Of The Lens As Well As Producing Fluid For The Front Of The Eye. |
| 66710-CPT | Moderate | Surgery To Destroy Eye Tissue, Surgery To Destroy The Eye Tissue That Forms The Ciliary Body. This Tissue Squeezes The Eye To Change The Shape Of The Lens As Well As Producing Fluid For The Front Of The Eye. |
| 66720-CPT | Moderate | Surgery To Destroy Eye Tissue, Surgery To Destroy The Eye Tissue That Forms The Ciliary Body. This Tissue Squeezes The Eye To Change The Shape Of The Lens As Well As Producing Fluid For The Front Of The Eye. |
| 66740-CPT | Moderate | Surgery To Destroy Eye Tissue, Surgery To Destroy The Eye Tissue That Forms The Ciliary Body. This Tissue Squeezes The Eye To Change The Shape Of The Lens As Well As Producing Fluid For The Front Of 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 66720. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 66720 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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