CPT 21116
Injection jaw joint x-ray
CPT 21116 at a glance
- Code
- 21116
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Injection jaw joint x-ray
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 21116?
CPT 21116 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Injection jaw joint x-ray". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21116 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21116 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 21116 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 21116?
CPT 21116 is most associated with General Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
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.