CPT 22838
Rev rplc/rmv thrc vrt tethrg
CPT 22838 at a glance
- Code
- 22838
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rev rplc/rmv thrc vrt tethrg
- 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 22838?
CPT 22838 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Rev rplc/rmv thrc vrt tethrg". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 22838 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 22838 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 22838 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 22838?
CPT 22838 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.