CPT 0981T
Tcat impl wrls ivc snr
CPT 0981T at a glance
- Code
- 0981T
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Tcat impl wrls ivc snr
- 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 0981T?
CPT 0981T is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Tcat impl wrls ivc snr". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 0981T payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 0981T 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 0981T 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.