CPT 68801
Dilate tear duct opening
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 68801 at a glance
- Code
- 68801
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dilate tear duct opening
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 68801?
CPT 68801 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for dilate tear duct opening. Its official short descriptor is "Dilate tear duct opening". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 68801 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 68801 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 68801 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 68801?
CPT 68801 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.