HCPCS C7521
R hrt angio w/ ivus or oct
HCPCS C7521 at a glance
- Code
- C7521
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- R hrt angio w/ ivus or oct
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code C7521?
HCPCS C7521 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "R hrt angio w/ ivus or oct". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS C7521 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C7521 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS C7521 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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.