CPT code 65140 identifies the surgical placement of an ocular implant into an anophthalmic socket, generally performed months after eye removal. This procedure restores orbital volume and secures the implant to the extraocular muscles to improve prosthetic motility and cosmesis. Nationally, the code matters for surgical ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and hospital billing workflows because it affects facility and professional claims for reconstructive orbital care.

Key payers covered in this overview include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical context for when 65140 is used, typical sites of service, and the service type for billing purposes. The analysis also summarizes common modifiers and payer considerations where available. This publication is intended to inform payers, clinical coders, and surgical teams about coding expectations, common billing scenarios, and factors that influence claims for orbital implant placement.

The content that follows provides benchmarks, coding guidance context, and policy-related notes relevant to professional and facility billing for ocular implant insertion, and highlights where input data was not available for deeper payer-specific coverage or diagnosis crosswalks.