CPT 38380
Thoracic duct procedure
CPT 38380 at a glance
- Code
- 38380
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Thoracic duct procedure
- 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 38380?
CPT 38380 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Thoracic duct procedure". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 38380 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 38380 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 38380 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 38380?
CPT 38380 is most associated with General Surgery.
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