CPT 73223
Mri joint upr extr w/o&w/dye
CPT 73223 at a glance
- Code
- 73223
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Mri joint upr extr 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); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 73223?
CPT 73223 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Mri joint upr extr w/o&w/dye". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 73223 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 73223 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 73223 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 73223?
CPT 73223 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.