CPT 0216T
Njx paravert w/us lumb/sac
CPT 0216T at a glance
- Code
- 0216T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Njx paravert w/us lumb/sac
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 0216T?
CPT 0216T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Njx paravert w/us lumb/sac". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0216T payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0216T 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 0216T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
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.