CPT 32098
Open biopsy of lung pleura
CPT 32098 at a glance
- Code
- 32098
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Open biopsy of lung pleura
- 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 32098?
CPT 32098 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Open biopsy of lung pleura". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 32098 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 32098 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 32098 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 32098?
CPT 32098 is most associated with General Surgery.
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