CPT 34151
Removal of artery clot
CPT 34151 at a glance
- Code
- 34151
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal of artery clot
- 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 34151?
CPT 34151 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Removal of artery clot". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 34151 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 34151 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 34151 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 34151?
CPT 34151 is most associated with General Surgery.
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