CPT 36227
Place cath xtrnl carotid
CPT 36227 at a glance
- Code
- 36227
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Place cath xtrnl carotid
- 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 36227?
CPT 36227 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Place cath xtrnl carotid". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36227 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36227 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 36227 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36227?
CPT 36227 is most associated with General Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
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.