CPT 76989
Dx intraop epcar us chd i&r
CPT 76989 at a glance
- Code
- 76989
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS (Add. EE)
- Short descriptor
- Dx intraop epcar us chd i&r
- Category
- Excluded from ASC Pay (Add. EE)
- ASC payment status
- Excluded from ASC payment
- CMS addendum
- EE (Excluded)
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not separately payable in an ASC.
What is CPT code 76989?
CPT 76989 is a CPT/HCPCS (Add. EE) procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Dx intraop epcar us chd i&r". In the ASC context it is grouped under Excluded from ASC Pay (Add. EE).
Is CPT 76989 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 76989 is on CMS Addendum EE, the list of procedures excluded from ASC payment. Medicare does not pay for it in the ASC setting; it is typically performed in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 76989 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not separately payable in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 76989?
CPT 76989 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.