CPT 27648
Injection for ankle x-ray
CPT 27648 at a glance
- Code
- 27648
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Injection for ankle x-ray
- 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 27648?
CPT 27648 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Injection for ankle x-ray". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 27648 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 27648 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 27648 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 27648?
CPT 27648 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.