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CPT 23616

Optx prx hmrl fx fix rpr rpl

CPT 23616 at a glance

Code
23616
Code type
CPT/HCPCS
Short descriptor
Optx prx hmrl fx fix rpr rpl
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 23616?

CPT 23616 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Optx prx hmrl fx fix rpr rpl". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.

Is CPT 23616 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?

CPT 23616 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 23616 typically performed?

Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).

Which specialties use CPT 23616?

CPT 23616 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.

Specialties that use this code

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.

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