CPT 59001
Amniocentesis therapeutic
CPT 59001 at a glance
- Code
- 59001
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Amniocentesis therapeutic
- 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
- $166.92 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 59001?
CPT 59001 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Amniocentesis therapeutic". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 59001 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 59001 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 59001 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 59001?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 59001 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.
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.