V2785 HCPCS code: Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue
V2785 is the HCPCS Level II code for processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $3,563.42 per service for V2785 across 8,858 services. Its Medicare coverage code is C (Carrier judgment): Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case. The NCCI unit limit is 2 per day on outpatient hospital claims. Medicare volume rose 5% from 2022 to 2024 (8,460 to 8,858 services). In 2024, about 579 clinicians billed Medicare for V2785 for 7,668 beneficiaries; Florida, Texas, Indiana accounted for 23% of services.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | V codes — Vision, hearing and speech-language pathology services |
| Coverage code | C — Carrier judgment |
| Pricing indicator | 46 — Priced by the Medicare contractor (no national fee) |
| BETOS category | D1F — Prosthetic and orthotic devices |
| Added | 1990-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2003-10-01 |
Who bills V2785 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Clinicians billing (by place of service) | 579 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 7,668 |
| States with claims | 45 |
| Share of services in top 3 states (Florida, Texas, Indiana) | 23% |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for V2785, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,460 | 7,442 | $4,285.98 | $3,420.95 |
| 2023 | 8,866 | 7,741 | $4,399.18 | $3,505.45 |
| 2024 | 8,858 | 7,668 | $4,471.31 | $3,563.42 |
States with the most V2785 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 800 | $3,507.18 |
| Texas | 732 | $3,508.89 |
| Indiana | 509 | $2,953.47 |
| California | 466 | $3,292.89 |
| Arizona | 376 | $3,552.06 |
NCCI unit limits (MUE)
| Claim type | Max units per day | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| outpatient hospital claims | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
| practitioner claims | 2 | Anatomic Consideration |
What changed for V2785
- 1990-01-01: V2785 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code V2785?
V2785 is the HCPCS Level II code for processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue. Short descriptor: "Corneal tissue processing".
How much does Medicare pay for V2785?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $3,563.42 per service (average allowed $4,471.31).
Does Medicare cover V2785?
Coverage code C — Carrier judgment. Coverage is decided by the Medicare contractor (MAC) case by case.
How many units of V2785 can be billed per day?
2 on outpatient hospital claims; 2 on practitioner claims (NCCI medically unlikely edits).
Related V27 codes
- V2700 — Balance lens, per lens ($53.63–$99.58)
- V2702 — Deluxe lens feature
- V2710 — Slab off prism, glass or plastic, per lens ($78.50–$154.85)
- V2715 — Prism, per lens ($14.23–$97.78)
- V2718 — Press-on lens, fresnell prism, per lens ($34.95–$96.72)
- V2730 — Special base curve, glass or plastic, per lens ($7.60–$37.36)
- V2744 — Tint, photochromatic, per lens ($15.43–$26.78)
- V2745 — Addition to lens; tint, any color, solid, gradient or equal, excludes photochromatic, any lens material, per lens ($12.57–$16.76)
- V2750 — Anti-reflective coating, per lens ($23.37–$48.05)
- V2755 — U-v lens, per lens ($14.47–$27.11)
- V2756 — Eye glass case
- V2760 — Scratch resistant coating, per lens ($10.06–$36.57)
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Next steps
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.