CPT 0679T
Laparoscopic removal lead isdss
CPT 0679T at a glance
- Code
- 0679T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Laps rmvl lead isdss
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $5,120.50 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0679T?
CPT 0679T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Laps rmvl lead isdss". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0679T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0679T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0679T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0679T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0679T is $5,120.50 (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.