CPT 11008
Rmv prstc mtrl/mesh abdominal wall
CPT 11008 at a glance
- Code
- 11008
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rmv prstc mtrl/mesh abd wall
- 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 11008?
CPT 11008 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Rmv prstc mtrl/mesh abd wall". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 11008 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 11008 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 11008 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 11008?
CPT 11008 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery.
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