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CPT 68505 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Exc Lacrimal Glnd,Not-Tumor;Partial
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa

Common Place of Service

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 68505 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,275.34

uhc

$1,273.80

aetna

$1,414.70

cigna

$1,681.93

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United
68505$3305.001447932769 - PRO SURGERY CENTER LLC931484998 - (WA) PRO SURGERY CENTER LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$1150.001164734232 - MIDSOUTH INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE, LLC261545635 - MIDSOUTH INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$3000.001558327338 - DANBURY SURGICAL CENTER LP, SURGICAL CENTER OF RIDGEFIELD631263704 - (CT) DANBURY SURGICAL CENTER LPCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$2282.001558983833 - TRIAD CENTER FOR SURGERY, KIMEL PARK SURGERY CENTER844248237 - (NC) TRIAD CENTER FOR SURGERY LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$2924.001497706626 - CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY CENTER, WESTMONT204403852 - (IL) CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$3354.001205545860 - PROVIDENCE SURGERY AND PROCEDURE CENTER LLC881232814 - (WA) PROVIDENCE SURGERY AND PROCEDURE CENTER LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$2050.001154034429 - CROSSINGS SURGERY CENTER, LLC881346867 - (RI) CROSSINGS SURGERY CENTER LLCRIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$1025.001871536763 - ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LTD., ROCKFORD ENDOSCOPY CENTER363081482 - (IL) ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LTD.ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$3500.001184714214 - GAINESVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC10750801 - (GA) GAINESVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$1378.001790167740 - TIDALHEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC474184623MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$3422.001528340213 - UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC453017917 - (NJ) UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$675.001780661967 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L P911793912 - CJ ELMWOOD PARTNERS L PIAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
68505$1735.091104313444 - JAHNAVI TRIVEDI350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINAnesthesiology Physician (207L00000X)
United
68505$1735.091588749204 - JOHN HOLEMAN350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCSCHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
68505$847.001396738936 - WARREN GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CTR INC341850936 - (OH) WARREN GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CTR INCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 68505 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Eye and Ocular Adnexa Codes

The CPT 68505 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 68505 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
68400ModerateIncis, Drainage Of Lacrimal Gland
68440LowSnip Incision Of Lacrimal Punctum
68500HighExc Lacrimal Gland Ex Tumor Total
68505HighExc Lacrimal Glnd,Not-Tumor;Partial

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 68505. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 68505 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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