CPT 32505
Wedge resect of lung initial
CPT 32505 at a glance
- Code
- 32505
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Wedge resect of lung initial
- 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 32505?
CPT 32505 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Wedge resect of lung initial". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 32505 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 32505 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 32505 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 32505?
CPT 32505 is most associated with General Surgery.
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