CPT 65222
Remove foreign body from eye
CPT 65222 at a glance
- Code
- 65222
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove foreign body from eye
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 65222?
CPT 65222 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Remove foreign body from eye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 65222 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 65222 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 65222 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 65222?
CPT 65222 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.