CPT 65600
Revision of cornea
CPT 65600 at a glance
- Code
- 65600
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Revision of cornea
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 65600?
CPT 65600 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Revision of cornea". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 65600 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 65600 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 65600 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 65600?
CPT 65600 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.