CPT 48000
Drainage of abdomen
CPT 48000 at a glance
- Code
- 48000
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Drainage of abdomen
- 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 48000?
CPT 48000 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Drainage of abdomen". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 48000 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 48000 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 48000 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 48000?
CPT 48000 is most associated with General Surgery.
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