CPT 0870T
Imp subq prtl ascts pmp sys
CPT 0870T at a glance
- Code
- 0870T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Imp subq prtl ascts pmp sys
- 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 0870T?
CPT 0870T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Imp subq prtl ascts pmp sys". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0870T payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0870T 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 0870T 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.