CPT 34716
Opn ax/subcla art expos cndt
CPT 34716 at a glance
- Code
- 34716
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Opn ax/subcla art expos cndt
- 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 34716?
CPT 34716 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Opn ax/subcla art expos cndt". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 34716 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 34716 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 34716 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 34716?
CPT 34716 is most associated with General 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.