CPT 33259
Ablate atria with bypass add-on
CPT 33259 at a glance
- Code
- 33259
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ablate atria w/bypass add-on
- 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 33259?
CPT 33259 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ablate atria w/bypass add-on". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 33259 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 33259 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 33259 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 33259?
CPT 33259 is most associated with General Surgery.
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