CPT 27282
Arthrodesis symphysis pubis
CPT 27282 at a glance
- Code
- 27282
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Arthrodesis symphysis pubis
- 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 27282?
CPT 27282 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Arthrodesis symphysis pubis". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27282 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27282 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 27282 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 27282?
CPT 27282 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.