CPT 0253T
Insert aqueous drain device
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 0253T at a glance
- Code
- 0253T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insert aqueous drain device
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,104.79 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0253T?
CPT 0253T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for insert aqueous drain device. Its official short descriptor is "Insert aqueous drain device". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0253T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0253T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0253T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0253T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0253T is $3,104.79 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; 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.
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.