CPT 0449T
Insertion aqueous drain device 1st
CPT 0449T at a glance
- Code
- 0449T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insj aqueous drain dev 1st
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $4,034.38 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0449T?
CPT 0449T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insj aqueous drain dev 1st". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0449T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0449T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0449T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0449T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0449T is $4,034.38 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; 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.