CPT code 65280 denotes removal of an ocular foreign body combined with repair of corneal or scleral injury. Nationally, this code captures acute ophthalmic interventions that address both penetrating or surface foreign bodies and related lacerations to the eye’s anterior structures. It is relevant to emergency medicine, ophthalmology, and ambulatory surgical practice given the potential for vision-threatening complications if not managed promptly.

Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context for use of the code, typical sites of service (emergency department and outpatient surgical settings), and the types of services represented by the code. The publication summarizes common modifiers and coding considerations supplied in the source, highlights areas where policy updates or payer-specific rules commonly affect billing, and outlines the clinical scenarios that commonly lead to use of this code. Data not available in the input is clearly noted where applicable.

This summary is intended for coding professionals, revenue cycle staff, and clinical leaders seeking a focused reference to the code’s clinical meaning, common billing contexts, and payer landscape at a national level.