CPT 27625
Remove ankle joint lining
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 27625 at a glance
- Code
- 27625
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove ankle joint lining
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,644.87 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 27625?
CPT 27625 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for remove ankle joint lining. Its official short descriptor is "Remove ankle joint lining". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27625 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27625 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 27625 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 27625?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 27625 is $1,644.87 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; 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 27625?
CPT 27625 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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.