CPT 76870
Us exam scrotum
CPT 76870 at a glance
- Code
- 76870
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Us exam scrotum
- 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 76870?
CPT 76870 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Us exam scrotum". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 76870 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 76870 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 76870 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 76870?
CPT 76870 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.