CPT 36455
Bld exchange truj oth thn nb
CPT 36455 at a glance
- Code
- 36455
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Bld exchange truj oth thn nb
- 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 36455?
CPT 36455 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Bld exchange truj oth thn nb". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36455 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36455 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 36455 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 36455?
CPT 36455 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.