CPT 34710
Dlyd placement xtn prosthesis 1st vsl
CPT 34710 at a glance
- Code
- 34710
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dlyd plmt xtn prosth 1st vsl
- 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 34710?
CPT 34710 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Dlyd plmt xtn prosth 1st vsl". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 34710 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 34710 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 34710 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 34710?
CPT 34710 is most associated with General Surgery.
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