ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 51797
Intraabdominal pressure test
CPT 51797 at a glance
- Code
- 51797
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Intraabdominal pressure test
- 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 51797?
CPT 51797 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Intraabdominal pressure test". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 51797 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 51797 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 51797 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 51797?
CPT 51797 is most associated with Urology.
Specialties that use this code
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