CPT 49187
Open excision/destruction ntra-abd 5.1-10
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 49187 at a glance
- Code
- 49187
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Opn exc/dstr ntra-abd 5.1-10
- 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 49187?
CPT 49187 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for open excision/destruction ntra-abd 5.1-10. Its official short descriptor is "Opn exc/dstr ntra-abd 5.1-10". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 49187 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 49187 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 49187 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 49187?
CPT 49187 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.