ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 47550
Bile duct endoscopy add-on
CPT 47550 at a glance
- Code
- 47550
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Bile duct endoscopy add-on
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 47550?
CPT 47550 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Bile duct endoscopy add-on". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 47550 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 47550 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 47550 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 47550?
CPT 47550 is most associated with General Surgery.
Specialties that use this code
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