CPT 50840
Replace ureter by bowel
CPT 50840 at a glance
- Code
- 50840
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Replace ureter by bowel
- 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 50840?
CPT 50840 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Replace ureter by bowel". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 50840 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 50840 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 50840 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 50840?
CPT 50840 is most associated with Urology.
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