ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 38794
Access thoracic lymph duct
CPT 38794 at a glance
- Code
- 38794
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Access thoracic lymph duct
- 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 38794?
CPT 38794 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Access thoracic lymph duct". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 38794 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 38794 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 38794 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 38794?
CPT 38794 is most associated with General Surgery.
Specialties that use this code
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