CPT 50290
Excision perinephric cyst
CPT 50290 at a glance
- Code
- 50290
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Excision perinephric cyst
- 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 50290?
CPT 50290 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Excision perinephric cyst". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 50290 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 50290 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 50290 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 50290?
CPT 50290 is most associated with Urology.
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