CPT 61892
Rmv sk-mnt crnl nstm pg/rcvr
CPT 61892 at a glance
- Code
- 61892
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rmv sk-mnt crnl nstm pg/rcvr
- 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 61892?
CPT 61892 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Rmv sk-mnt crnl nstm pg/rcvr". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 61892 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61892 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 61892 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 61892?
CPT 61892 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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.