CPT 43101
Excision of esophagus lesion
CPT 43101 at a glance
- Code
- 43101
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Excision of esophagus lesion
- 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 43101?
CPT 43101 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Excision of esophagus lesion". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 43101 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 43101 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 43101 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 43101?
CPT 43101 is most associated with General Surgery.
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