CPT 72130
Ct chest spine w/o & w/dye
CPT 72130 at a glance
- Code
- 72130
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ct chest spine w/o & w/dye
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 72130?
CPT 72130 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Ct chest spine w/o & w/dye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 72130 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 72130 is a covered ancillary service (CMS Addendum BB). Medicare reimburses it in the ASC setting when it is integral to a covered ASC surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 72130 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 72130?
CPT 72130 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
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.