CPT 29863
Hip arthr0 w/synovectomy
CPT 29863 at a glance
- Code
- 29863
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Hip arthr0 w/synovectomy
- 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 29863?
CPT 29863 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Hip arthr0 w/synovectomy". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 29863 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 29863 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 29863 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 29863?
CPT 29863 is most associated with General Surgery, Ortho – Sports Medicine, 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.