CPT 37617
Ligation major artery abdominal
CPT 37617 at a glance
- Code
- 37617
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ligation major artery abd
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,187.37 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 37617?
CPT 37617 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ligation major artery abd". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 37617 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 37617 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 37617 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 37617?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 37617 is $3,187.37 (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 37617?
CPT 37617 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.