CPT 65779 Surgery - Eye
Cover eye w/membrane suture Cost
Body System: Eye
Medicare Facility Rate
$85
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,140
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$4
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.71
Work RVU
0.69
Facility PE RVU
0.14
Malpractice RVU
34.13
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cover eye w/membrane suture cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $85. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $4.
How much does Cover eye w/membrane suture 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 $85.