CPT 65779
Cover eye with membrane suture
CPT 65779 at a glance
- Code
- 65779
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cover eye w/membrane suture
- 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 65779?
CPT 65779 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Cover eye w/membrane suture". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 65779 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 65779 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 65779 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 65779?
CPT 65779 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
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