CPT^® 65755, Under Keratoplasty Procedures on the Cornea

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 65755 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Keratoplasty Procedures on the Cornea.

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Summary

During this procedure, the provider performs an entire corneal transplant and inserts an intraocular lens to replace the crystalline lens. This procedure is the most common method of corneal tissue transplant and is mainly performed in patients with visual acuity issues secondary to corneal opacity.

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