CPT 0653T
EGD flx transnasal biopsy 1/mlt
CPT 0653T at a glance
- Code
- 0653T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Egd flx transnasal bx 1/mlt
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $894.33 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0653T?
CPT 0653T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Egd flx transnasal bx 1/mlt". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0653T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0653T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0653T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0653T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0653T is $894.33 (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.