CPT 44955
Appendectomy add-on
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 44955 at a glance
- Code
- 44955
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Appendectomy add-on
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 44955?
CPT 44955 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for appendectomy add-on. Its official short descriptor is "Appendectomy add-on". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 44955 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 44955 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 44955 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 44955?
CPT 44955 is most associated with Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
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. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.