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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for removing foreign body procedures on the eyeball.
CPT Code 65205
CPT 65205 describes removing a foreign body from the external eye, with a superficial removal of the conjunctiva.
CPT Code 65210
CPT 65210 describes removing a foreign body from the external eye, including embedded concretions, subconjunctival, or scleral nonperforating.
CPT Code 65220
CPT 65220 describes removing a foreign body from the external eye, corneal, without using a slit lamp.
CPT Code 65222
CPT 65222 describes removing a foreign body from the external eye using a slit lamp.
CPT Code 65235
CPT 65235 describes removing a foreign body from the anterior chamber of the eye or lens.
CPT Code 65260
CPT 65260 describes removing a foreign body from the posterior segment of the eye using magnetic extraction via either the anterior or posterior route.
CPT Code 65265
CPT 65265 describes removing a nonmagnetic foreign body from the posterior segment of the eye.
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