CPT® Code 65175

The procedure described by CPT® Code 65175 involves the removal of an ocular implant, which is a medical device placed within the eye socket, typically following surgical procedures such as evisceration or enucleation. Evisceration refers to the removal of the eye's contents while leaving the sclera (the white outer layer of the eyeball) intact, whereas enucleation involves the complete removal of the eye itself. In cases where a patient has undergone evisceration, the procedure begins with the exposure of the ocular implant, which may be covered by a scleral shell. This shell is carefully opened to access the implant. The surgeon then meticulously dissects the ocular implant free from the surrounding sclera to facilitate its removal. Conversely, if the patient has previously undergone enucleation, the procedure requires the removal of any overlying tissue or synthetic grafts that may be present before the ocular implant can be dissected free from the surrounding tissue and subsequently removed. This procedure is critical for patients who may require replacement of the ocular implant or are experiencing complications related to the implant itself.