CPT 56606
Biopsy of vulva/perineum
CPT 56606 at a glance
- Code
- 56606
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Biopsy of vulva/perineum
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 56606?
CPT 56606 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Biopsy of vulva/perineum". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 56606 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 56606 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 56606 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 56606?
CPT 56606 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.