CPT 21325
Open tx nose fx uncomplicatd
CPT 21325 at a glance
- Code
- 21325
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Open tx nose fx uncomplicatd
- 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 21325?
CPT 21325 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Open tx nose fx uncomplicatd". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21325 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21325 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 21325 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 21325?
CPT 21325 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.