CPT 57156
Ins vag brachytx device
CPT 57156 at a glance
- Code
- 57156
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ins vag brachytx device
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $166.92 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 57156?
CPT 57156 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ins vag brachytx device". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 57156 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 57156 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 57156 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 57156?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 57156 is $166.92 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 57156?
CPT 57156 is most associated with Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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.