CPT 36821
Av fusion direct any site
CPT 36821 at a glance
- Code
- 36821
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Av fusion direct any site
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,623.69 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 36821?
CPT 36821 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Av fusion direct any site". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 36821 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 36821 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 36821 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 36821?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 36821 is $1,623.69 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 36821?
CPT 36821 is most associated with General Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.