CPT 48140
Partial removal of pancreas
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 48140 at a glance
- Code
- 48140
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Partial removal of pancreas
- 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 48140?
CPT 48140 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for partial removal of pancreas. Its official short descriptor is "Partial removal of pancreas". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 48140 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 48140 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 48140 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 48140?
CPT 48140 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.