CPT 21510
Inc deep opng b1 crtx thorax
CPT 21510 at a glance
- Code
- 21510
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Inc deep opng b1 crtx thorax
- 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 21510?
CPT 21510 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Inc deep opng b1 crtx thorax". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 21510 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 21510 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 21510 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 21510?
CPT 21510 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.