CPT 00561
Anesthesia heart surgery <1 yr
CPT 00561 at a glance
- Code
- 00561
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Anesth heart surg <1 yr
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 00561?
CPT 00561 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Anesth heart surg <1 yr". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 00561 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 00561 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 00561 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 00561?
CPT 00561 is most associated with Anesthesiologist Assistant, Anesthesiology, CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist).
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