CPT 36400
Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp fem/jug
CPT 36400 at a glance
- Code
- 36400
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp fem/jug
- 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 36400?
CPT 36400 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp fem/jug". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36400 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36400 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 36400 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36400?
CPT 36400 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.