CPT 20979
Lw ntsty ultrasound stimj bone healg
CPT 20979 at a glance
- Code
- 20979
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Lw ntsty us stimj bone healg
- 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 20979?
CPT 20979 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Lw ntsty us stimj bone healg". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 20979 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 20979 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 20979 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 20979?
CPT 20979 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.