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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.
Remove Lesion Or Cyst In Iris, Surgery To Remove Abnormal Tissue (Lesion) Or Fluid-Filled Sac (Cyst) On Iris (Colored Ring-Shaped Portion Of 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 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 66770 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 66770 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 66770 by major payers:
$655.27
$667.71
$725.34
$763.44
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CPT 66770
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Santa Barbara Outpatient Surgery Centers LLC, Santa Barbara Surgery Center
$1,158.00Published rateDoctors Hospital, Inc, Baptist Health Surgery Center Coral Gables
Doctors Hospital Inc
$539.00Published rateMelissa Johnson
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$432.17Published rateHattiesburg Surgery Center, LLC
Hattiesburg Surgery Center LLC
$318.00Published rateDel Val Asc LLC, The Eye Surgery Center
Del Val Asc LLC
$200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 66770 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 66770 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 66770 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66761-CPT | Moderate | Laser Eye Surgery Of Iris, Laser Surgery To Create A Hole In The Iris. The Procedure Allows Fluid To Drain Out Of The Front Part Of The Eye Decreasing Pressure In The Eye. |
| 66762-CPT | Moderate | Iridoplasty By Photocoagulatio, Iridoplasty By Photocoagulation (One Or More Sessions) (Eg For Improvement Of Vision For Widening Of Anterior Chamber Angle) |
| 66770-CPT | Moderate | Remove Lesion Or Cyst In Iris, Surgery To Remove Abnormal Tissue (Lesion) Or Fluid-Filled Sac (Cyst) On Iris (Colored Ring-Shaped Portion Of Eye). |
| 66820-CPT | Moderate | Eye Surgery For Cataract, Laser Surgery For A Complicated (Secondary) Cataract. The Cataract Is Secondary To Another Eye Disease Or There Is Remaining Cataract After Previous Cataract Surgery. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 66770. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 66770 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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