CPT 0524T
Ev catheter dir chem abltj with imaging
CPT 0524T at a glance
- Code
- 0524T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ev cath dir chem abltj w/img
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $2,171.08 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0524T?
CPT 0524T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ev cath dir chem abltj w/img". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0524T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0524T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0524T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0524T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0524T is $2,171.08 (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.