CPT 20692
Appl mltpln uni ext fixj sys
CPT 20692 at a glance
- Code
- 20692
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Appl mltpln uni ext fixj 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 20692?
CPT 20692 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Appl mltpln uni ext fixj sys". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 20692 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 20692 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 20692 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 20692?
CPT 20692 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic 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.