HCPCS C7523
L heart angiography with ivus or oct
HCPCS C7523 at a glance
- Code
- C7523
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- L hrt angio w/ ivus or oct
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $2,727.30 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code C7523?
HCPCS C7523 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "L hrt angio w/ ivus or oct". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS C7523 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C7523 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS C7523 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C7523?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C7523 is $2,727.30 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.