CPT 68510
Biopsy of tear gland
CPT 68510 at a glance
- Code
- 68510
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Biopsy of tear gland
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 68510?
CPT 68510 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Biopsy of tear gland". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 68510 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 68510 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 68510 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 68510?
CPT 68510 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
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.