CPT 0440T
Abltj perc uxtr/perph nrv
CPT 0440T at a glance
- Code
- 0440T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Abltj perc uxtr/perph nrv
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 0440T?
CPT 0440T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Abltj perc uxtr/perph nrv". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0440T payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0440T 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 0440T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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.