CPT 37616
Ligation major artery chest
CPT 37616 at a glance
- Code
- 37616
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ligation major artery chest
- 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 37616?
CPT 37616 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Ligation major artery chest". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 37616 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 37616 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 37616 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 37616?
CPT 37616 is most associated with General Surgery, Vascular & Interventional Radiology.
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