CPT 60300
Aspir/inj thyroid cyst
CPT 60300 at a glance
- Code
- 60300
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Aspir/inj thyroid cyst
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 60300?
CPT 60300 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Aspir/inj thyroid cyst". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 60300 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 60300 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 60300 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
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.