CPT 77280
Ther rad simulaj field smpl
CPT 77280 at a glance
- Code
- 77280
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ther rad simulaj field smpl
- 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 77280?
CPT 77280 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Ther rad simulaj field smpl". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 77280 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 77280 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 77280 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 77280?
CPT 77280 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.