CPT 65770: Corneal Laceration Repair (Right Eye)

CPT 65770 – Corneal transplant, endothelial (e.g., DSEK/DMEK); or corneal laceration repair with conjunctival flap (code descriptor varies by edition; verify current year).

For a traumatic corneal laceration of the right eye after a fall, this code covers the surgical repair including layered closure, possible conjunctival flap, and postoperative management during the global period.

Documentation Essentials

• Laterality (right eye – modifier RT).
• Laceration length, depth, involvement of uveal tissue.
• Associated injuries (hyphema, lens damage, IOP).
• Surgical technique (sutures, glue, patch graft).

Confirm with latest CPT manual; corneal repair codes have been revised recently.