CPT 44055
Correct malrotation of bowel
CPT 44055 at a glance
- Code
- 44055
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Correct malrotation of bowel
- 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 44055?
CPT 44055 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Correct malrotation of bowel". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 44055 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 44055 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 44055 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 44055?
CPT 44055 is most associated with Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
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