CPT 11971
Rmvl tis xpndr wo insj implt
CPT 11971 at a glance
- Code
- 11971
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rmvl tis xpndr wo insj implt
- 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 11971?
CPT 11971 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Rmvl tis xpndr wo insj implt". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 11971 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11971 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 11971 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 11971?
CPT 11971 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery.
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.