CPT 76018
Mr safety implant elec prepj
CPT 76018 at a glance
- Code
- 76018
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Mr safety implant elec prepj
- 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 76018?
CPT 76018 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Mr safety implant elec prepj". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 76018 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 76018 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 76018 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 76018?
CPT 76018 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.