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CPT 68400 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

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.

Incis, Drainage Of Lacrimal Gland
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 68400
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 68400

National average reimbursement for CPT 68400 by major payers:

bcbs

$343.63

uhc

$375.68

aetna

$404.09

cigna

$475.65

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CPT 68400
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Ireland Grove Center For Surgery LLC.

    Ireland Grove Center For Surgery, LLC

    ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1750567442Tax ID 20-2687982

    $1,500.00Published rate
  2. Tampa Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center, LLC

    Tampa Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center LLC

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1104233014Tax ID 47-1211888

    $1,188.00Published rate
  3. Center For Spine Interventions Asc 2

    GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1700389822Tax ID 81-3634134

    $725.00Published rate
  4. New Berlin Medical Services, LLC

    New Berlin Medical Services LLC

    WIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1396193033Tax ID 81-1190440

    $588.00Published rate
  5. Diane Hancock

    Deaconess Hospital Inc

    INNurse PractitionerNPI 1477007052Tax ID 35-0593390

    $234.13Published rate

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CPT 68400 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 68400 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 68400 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
68400-CPTModerateIncis, Drainage Of Lacrimal Gland
68420-CPTModerateNcision Drain Of Lacriml Sac (Dacryocystotomy Or Dacryocystostom, Incision Drainage Of Lacrimal Sac (Dacryocystotomy Or Dacryocystostom
68440-CPTLowSnip Incision Of Lacrimal Punctum
68530-CPTModerateRemov.Fb/Dacryolith,Lacrimal Passag

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 68400. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 68400 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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