CPT 56420
I&d bartholins gland abscess
CPT 56420 at a glance
- Code
- 56420
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- I&d bartholins gland abscess
- 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 56420?
CPT 56420 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "I&d bartholins gland abscess". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 56420 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 56420 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 56420 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 56420?
CPT 56420 is most associated with Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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.