HCPCS J1720
Hydrocortisone sodium succ i
HCPCS J1720 at a glance
- Code
- J1720
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Hydrocortisone sodium succ i
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (ancillary)
- CMS addendum
- BB (Ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is HCPCS code J1720?
HCPCS J1720 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Hydrocortisone sodium succ i". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS J1720 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS J1720 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 HCPCS J1720 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
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.