CPT 42845
Extensive surgery of throat
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 42845 at a glance
- Code
- 42845
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Extensive surgery of throat
- 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 42845?
CPT 42845 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for extensive surgery of throat. Its official short descriptor is "Extensive surgery of throat". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 42845 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 42845 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 42845 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 42845?
CPT 42845 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.