CPT 43124
Removal of esophagus
CPT 43124 at a glance
- Code
- 43124
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal of esophagus
- 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 43124?
CPT 43124 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Removal of esophagus". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 43124 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 43124 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 43124 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 43124?
CPT 43124 is most associated with General Surgery.
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