HCPCS C8004
Sim ang w/prs cath rad emb
HCPCS C8004 at a glance
- Code
- C8004
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Sim ang w/prs cath rad emb
- 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 C8004?
HCPCS C8004 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Sim ang w/prs cath rad emb". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS C8004 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C8004 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 C8004 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.