CPT 27156
Revision of hip bones
CPT 27156 at a glance
- Code
- 27156
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Revision of hip bones
- 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 27156?
CPT 27156 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Revision of hip bones". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27156 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27156 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 27156 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 27156?
CPT 27156 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Adult Reconstructive, 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.