Is that code eligible in a surgery center?
A reference for every CPT code used in the ambulatory surgery center setting. Each code has its own page with its ASC-eligibility status, the official short descriptor, typical place of service, and the specialties that use it. Browse by category or specialty below.
- 8,944
- CPT codes
- 4,832
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- 2,526
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- 1,559
- Not typically ASC-based
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a CPT code is suited to an ASC?
Each code page states its ASC-eligibility status in plain English: whether the code is a surgical procedure that can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center, an ancillary service that supports ASC surgery, or a procedure not typically performed in an ASC. Confirm a code’s eligibility before scheduling.
Which CPT codes can be performed in an ASC?
Surgical codes flagged ASC-eligible can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center (place of service 24). Codes that are not ASC-eligible are usually done in another setting, such as a hospital outpatient department or office.
What ASC-eligibility statuses do the code pages show?
Three: ASC-eligible (surgical) for procedures that can be done in an ASC, ASC-eligible (ancillary) for services that support ASC surgery, such as imaging and drugs, and not typically ASC-based for procedures usually performed in a hospital outpatient department or office.
Do ambulatory surgery centers use the same CPT codes as hospitals?
Yes. ASCs report the same CPT and HCPCS procedure codes as other settings. What differs is whether a given code is suited to the ASC place of service, which is worth confirming before scheduling.
How many CPT codes are eligible in an ASC?
The 2026 reference includes 4,832 surgical procedures that are ASC-eligible and 2,526 ASC-eligible ancillary services. Another 1,559 codes are not typically performed in an ASC.