CPT 00796
Anes iper upr abdominal lvr trnspl
CPT 00796 at a glance
- Code
- 00796
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Anes iper upr abd lvr trnspl
- 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 00796?
CPT 00796 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Anes iper upr abd lvr trnspl". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 00796 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 00796 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 00796 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 00796?
CPT 00796 is most associated with Anesthesiologist Assistant, Anesthesiology, CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist).
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