CPT 36513
Apheresis platelets
CPT 36513 at a glance
- Code
- 36513
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Apheresis platelets
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 36513?
CPT 36513 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Apheresis platelets". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36513 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36513 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 36513 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 36513?
CPT 36513 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.