CPT 58550
Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy
CPT 58550 at a glance
- Code
- 58550
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy
- 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 58550?
CPT 58550 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Laparo-asst vag hysterectomy". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 58550 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 58550 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 58550 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 58550?
CPT 58550 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.