CPT 0816T
Opn insj/rplcmt ins ptn subq
CPT 0816T at a glance
- Code
- 0816T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Opn insj/rplcmt ins ptn subq
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 0816T?
CPT 0816T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Opn insj/rplcmt ins ptn subq". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0816T payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0816T appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0816T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.