CPT 68770
Close tear system fistula
CPT 68770 at a glance
- Code
- 68770
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Close tear system fistula
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,088.43 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 68770?
CPT 68770 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Close tear system fistula". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 68770 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 68770 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 68770 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 68770?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 68770 is $1,088.43 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; 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 68770?
CPT 68770 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.