CPT 22630
Arthrd pst tq 1ntrspc lum
CPT 22630 at a glance
- Code
- 22630
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Arthrd pst tq 1ntrspc lum
- 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 22630?
CPT 22630 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Arthrd pst tq 1ntrspc lum". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 22630 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 22630 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 22630 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 22630?
CPT 22630 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Spine, 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.