CPT 36405
Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp scalp vn
CPT 36405 at a glance
- Code
- 36405
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp scalp vn
- 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 36405?
CPT 36405 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp scalp vn". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36405 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36405 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 36405 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36405?
CPT 36405 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.