CPT 38790
Inject for lymphatic x-ray
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 38790 at a glance
- Code
- 38790
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Inject for lymphatic x-ray
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 38790?
CPT 38790 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for inject for lymphatic x-ray. Its official short descriptor is "Inject for lymphatic x-ray". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 38790 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 38790 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 38790 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 38790?
CPT 38790 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.