CPT 53448
Removal/replacement ur sphincter comp
CPT 53448 at a glance
- Code
- 53448
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remov/replc ur sphinctr comp
- 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 53448?
CPT 53448 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Remov/replc ur sphinctr comp". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 53448 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 53448 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 53448 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 53448?
CPT 53448 is most associated with Urology.
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