CPT 65235 Surgery - Eye
Remove foreign body from eye Cost
Body System: Eye
Medicare Facility Rate
$636
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$636
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$2
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$1
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
8.78
Work RVU
9.54
Facility PE RVU
0.71
Malpractice RVU
19.03
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Remove foreign body from eye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $636. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $2. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $1.
How much does Remove foreign body from eye cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $636.