CPT 23540
Closed treatment acromclav dislc without mnpj
CPT 23540 at a glance
- Code
- 23540
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cltx acromclav dislc wo mnpj
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $135.54 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 23540?
CPT 23540 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Cltx acromclav dislc wo mnpj". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 23540 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 23540 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 23540 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 23540?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 23540 is $135.54 (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 23540?
CPT 23540 is most associated with General Surgery, 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.