CPT 33755
Shunt as-aort to pulmonary artery
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 33755 at a glance
- Code
- 33755
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Shunt as-aort to pulm art
- 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 33755?
CPT 33755 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for shunt as-aort to pulmonary artery. Its official short descriptor is "Shunt as-aort to pulm art". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 33755 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 33755 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 33755 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 33755?
CPT 33755 is most associated with General Surgery.
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