CPT 39220
Resect mediastinal tumor
CPT 39220 at a glance
- Code
- 39220
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Resect mediastinal tumor
- 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 39220?
CPT 39220 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Resect mediastinal tumor". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 39220 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 39220 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 39220 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 39220?
CPT 39220 is most associated with General Surgery.
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