CPT 59000
Amniocentesis diagnostic
CPT 59000 at a glance
- Code
- 59000
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Amniocentesis diagnostic
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $64.11 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 59000?
CPT 59000 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Amniocentesis diagnostic". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 59000 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 59000 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 59000 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 59000?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 59000 is $64.11 (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.
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.