CPT 0956T
Prt crn ch cr&tun elt s-sclp
CPT 0956T at a glance
- Code
- 0956T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Prt crn ch cr&tun elt s-sclp
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $20,938.07 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 0956T?
CPT 0956T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Prt crn ch cr&tun elt s-sclp". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0956T eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0956T can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 0956T typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0956T?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 0956T is $20,938.07 (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.