CPT 40810
Excision of a lesion of the mouth (vestibule), without repair
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 40810 mean?
CPT 40810 reports excision of a lesion of the mucosa and submucosa of the vestibule of the mouth, without repair of the resulting defect. Excisions with simple or complex repair are reported with 40812 and 40814.
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CPT 40810 at a glance
- Code
- 40810
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Excision of mouth lesion
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $166.49 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 40810?
CPT 40810 reports excision of a lesion of the mucosa and submucosa of the vestibule of the mouth, without repair of the resulting defect. Excisions with simple or complex repair are reported with 40812 and 40814. Its official short descriptor is "Excision of mouth lesion", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 40810 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 40810 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 40810 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 40810?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 40810 is $166.49 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 40810?
CPT 40810 is most associated with General Surgery.
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