CPT 48400
Injection intraop add-on
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 48400 at a glance
- Code
- 48400
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Injection intraop add-on
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 48400?
CPT 48400 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for injection intraop add-on. Its official short descriptor is "Injection intraop add-on". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 48400 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 48400 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 48400 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 48400?
CPT 48400 is most associated with 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.