CPT 37279
Iv lithotrp fpvt w/in sm art
CPT 37279 at a glance
- Code
- 37279
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Iv lithotrp fpvt w/in sm art
- 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 37279?
CPT 37279 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Iv lithotrp fpvt w/in sm art". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 37279 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 37279 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 37279 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 37279?
CPT 37279 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.