CPT 55605
Vesiculotomy complicated
CPT 55605 at a glance
- Code
- 55605
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Vesiculotomy complicated
- 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 55605?
CPT 55605 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Vesiculotomy complicated". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 55605 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 55605 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 55605 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 55605?
CPT 55605 is most associated with Urology.
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