CPT 29874
Arthrs knee surg rmv loos/fb
CPT 29874 at a glance
- Code
- 29874
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Arthrs knee surg rmv loos/fb
- 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 29874?
CPT 29874 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Arthrs knee surg rmv loos/fb". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 29874 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 29874 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 29874 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 29874?
CPT 29874 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.