CPT 15847
Excision skin abdominal add-on
CPT 15847 at a glance
- Code
- 15847
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Exc skin abd add-on
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 15847?
CPT 15847 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Exc skin abd add-on". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 15847 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 15847 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 15847 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 15847?
CPT 15847 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive.
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