CPT code 65757 identifies the intraoperative add‑on procedure for preparing a corneal endothelial graft during the same encounter as corneal transplantation. This code captures the surgical work required to ready donor endothelial tissue prior to implantation and is billed in addition to the primary corneal transplant procedure. Nationally, accurate use of this code matters for proper claims reporting, clinical documentation, and aggregated tracking of corneal transplant services.

Key payers included in this overview are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the code’s clinical intent and service setting, a discussion of common modifiers and billing considerations, and benchmarking context where available. The publication also summarizes related coding guidance, typical sites of service (operating room and ambulatory surgical center), and the role of the procedure in corneal transplantation workflows.

This summary is aimed at billing managers, surgical practices, and policy analysts seeking a national-level reference for CPT code 65757, including how it integrates with corneal transplant encounters and where additional documentation attention is often required. Data not available in the input is noted where relevant.