CPT 33255
Ablate atria without bypass ext
CPT 33255 at a glance
- Code
- 33255
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ablate atria w/o bypass ext
- 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 33255?
CPT 33255 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ablate atria w/o bypass ext". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 33255 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 33255 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 33255 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 33255?
CPT 33255 is most associated with General Surgery.
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