CPT 40805
Removal foreign body mouth
CPT 40805 at a glance
- Code
- 40805
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal foreign body mouth
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 40805?
CPT 40805 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Removal foreign body mouth". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 40805 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 40805 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 40805 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 40805?
CPT 40805 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.