CPT 59855
Induced abortion 1+vag supp
CPT 59855 at a glance
- Code
- 59855
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Induced abortion 1+vag supp
- 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 59855?
CPT 59855 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Induced abortion 1+vag supp". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 59855 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 59855 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 59855 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
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