CPT 77002
Needle localization by xray
CPT 77002 at a glance
- Code
- 77002
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Needle localization by xray
- 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 77002?
CPT 77002 is a CPT procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Needle localization by xray". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 77002 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 77002 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 77002 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 77002?
CPT 77002 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.