Medicare pays $1193 on average nationally for this procedure.

CPT code 65779 describes placement of a single layer of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface, applied like a contact lens and secured with sutures; this procedure is an ocular surface reconstruction technique typically performed in an operating room or ophthalmic procedure suite for conditions requiring biologic membrane grafting to promote healing and provide a protective biologic scaffold.

For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Evaluation of Dry Eyes, Evaluation of Dry Eyes, Ophthalmic Prostaglandin Analog Prior Authorization Criteria.