CPT 0686T
Histotripsy mal hepatcel tissue
CPT 0686T at a glance
- Code
- 0686T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Histotripsy mal hepatcel tis
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $9,402.16 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0686T?
CPT 0686T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Histotripsy mal hepatcel tis". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0686T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0686T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0686T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0686T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0686T is $9,402.16 (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.