CPT 65870
Incise inner eye adhesions
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 65870 at a glance
- Code
- 65870
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Incise inner eye adhesions
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,255.73 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 65870?
CPT 65870 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for incise inner eye adhesions. Its official short descriptor is "Incise inner eye adhesions". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 65870 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 65870 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 65870 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 65870?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 65870 is $1,255.73 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 65870?
CPT 65870 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.