CPT 0517T
Insertion wcs lv both compnt pg
CPT 0517T at a glance
- Code
- 0517T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insj wcs lv both compnt pg
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $7,582.25 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0517T?
CPT 0517T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insj wcs lv both compnt pg". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0517T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0517T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0517T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0517T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0517T is $7,582.25 (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.