CPT 68040 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa |
| Common Place of Service | • 11 - Office • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • E2 - Lower left, eyelid • E4 - Lower right, eyelid |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 68040 by major payers:
$84.17
$89.10
$86.52
$111.95
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 68040 | $157.00 | 1235104738 - THE OVERLAND PARK KS ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING CENTER | 201635603 - (KS) THE OVERLAND PARK KS ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $340.00 | 1396784252 - FRONTENAC AMBULATORY SURGERY & SPINE CARE CENTER LP, FRONTENAC SURGERY & SPINE CARE CENTER | 205953268 - (MO) FRONTENAC AMBULATORY SURGERY SPINE CARE CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $926.00 | 1164811923 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER-LEXINGTON | 362193608 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $555.00 | 1588854772 - ALABAMA DIGESTIVE HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 201243484 - (AL) ALABAMA DIGESTIVE HEALTH | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $94.00 | 1073570552 - PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER, AN AFFILIATE OF HEALTHSOUTH | 731452371 - (OK) PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENETER, L.L.C. | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $608.00 | 1942265780 - SURGICARE OF WICHITA, LLC | 752198375 - (KS) SURGICARE OF WICHITA LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $1250.00 | 1285912600 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, THE EMORY CLINIC LAGRANGE SURGERY CENTER | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $574.00 | 1770180986 - AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, AUDUBON ASC AT ST. FRANCIS | 841482638 - (CO) AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC. | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $118.00 | 1629078043 - NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK, LLC, OVERLAND PARK SURGERY CENTER | 364130546 - (KS) NOVAMED EYE SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $566.00 | 1154323988 - CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGI-CENTER LP, SURGI-CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA | 752967162 - (VA) CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGICENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $225.00 | 1770008922 - BANNER PHOENIX SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901182683 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $125.00 | 1437736071 - SCENT ASC OPPORTUNITY FUND LLC, SCENT SURGICAL CENTER | 862520870 - (SC) SCENT ASC OPPORTUNITY FUND LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $120.00 | 1164877684 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT WHITE MARSH, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF WHITE MARSH | 812195231 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT WHITE MARSH | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $541.00 | 1780964866 - BAPTIST PLAZA SURGICARE, LP, NASHVILLE ENDOSURGERY CENTER | 800033564 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 68040 | $49.00 | 1437482924 - FORT MYERS EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 262301308 - (FL) FORT MYERS EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 68040 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes
The CPT 68040 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 68040 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 68040. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 68040 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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