CPT 73221
Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye
CPT 73221 at a glance
- Code
- 73221
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 73221?
CPT 73221 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Mri joint upr extrem w/o dye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 73221 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 73221 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 73221 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 73221?
CPT 73221 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.