CPT 37606
Lig int/com carotid art occl
CPT 37606 at a glance
- Code
- 37606
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Lig int/com carotid art occl
- 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 37606?
CPT 37606 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Lig int/com carotid art occl". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 37606 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 37606 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 37606 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 37606?
CPT 37606 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.