CPT 21175
Rcnst bfrnt sp orb rm&lw fhd
CPT 21175 at a glance
- Code
- 21175
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rcnst bfrnt sp orb rm&lw fhd
- 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 21175?
CPT 21175 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Rcnst bfrnt sp orb rm&lw fhd". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21175 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21175 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 21175 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 21175?
CPT 21175 is most associated with General Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial 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.