CPT 20555
Place ndl musc/tis for rt
CPT 20555 at a glance
- Code
- 20555
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Place ndl musc/tis for rt
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 20555?
CPT 20555 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Place ndl musc/tis for rt". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 20555 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 20555 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 20555 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 20555?
CPT 20555 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, General Surgery, Interventional Pain Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, among others.
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.