CPT 50549
Unlisted laparoscopic procedure renal
CPT 50549 at a glance
- Code
- 50549
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Unlisted laps px renal
- 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 50549?
CPT 50549 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Unlisted laps px renal". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 50549 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 50549 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 50549 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 50549?
CPT 50549 is most associated with Urology.
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