ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 49400
Air injection into abdomen
CPT 49400 at a glance
- Code
- 49400
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Air injection into abdomen
- 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 49400?
CPT 49400 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Air injection into abdomen". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 49400 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 49400 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 49400 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 49400?
CPT 49400 is most associated with General Surgery.
Specialties that use this code
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