CPT 78453
Ht muscle image planar sing
CPT 78453 at a glance
- Code
- 78453
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ht muscle image planar sing
- 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 78453?
CPT 78453 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Ht muscle image planar sing". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 78453 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 78453 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 78453 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 78453?
CPT 78453 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.