CPT 44157
Colectomy with ileoanal anast
CPT 44157 at a glance
- Code
- 44157
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Colectomy w/ileoanal anast
- 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 44157?
CPT 44157 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Colectomy w/ileoanal anast". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 44157 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 44157 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 44157 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 44157?
CPT 44157 is most associated with Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
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