CPT 22856
Tot disc arthrp 1ntrspc crv
CPT 22856 at a glance
- Code
- 22856
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Tot disc arthrp 1ntrspc crv
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $13,098.48 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 22856?
CPT 22856 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Tot disc arthrp 1ntrspc crv". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 22856 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 22856 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 22856 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 22856?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 22856 is $13,098.48 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 22856?
CPT 22856 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Spine, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.