CPT 42970
Control nose/throat bleeding
CPT 42970 at a glance
- Code
- 42970
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Control nose/throat bleeding
- 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 42970?
CPT 42970 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Control nose/throat bleeding". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 42970 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 42970 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 42970 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 42970?
CPT 42970 is most associated with General Surgery.
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.