CPT^® 65710, Under Keratoplasty Procedures on the Cornea

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 65710 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Keratoplasty Procedures on the Cornea.

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During this procedure, the provider performs a corneal transplant of the anterior lamellar region. Providers perform this procedure mainly to remove and replace the diseased anterior portion of the cornea.

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