CPT 43351
Surgical opening esophagus
CPT 43351 at a glance
- Code
- 43351
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Surgical opening 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 43351?
CPT 43351 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Surgical opening esophagus". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 43351 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 43351 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 43351 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 43351?
CPT 43351 is most associated with Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
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