CPT 61500
Crnec excision tumor/bone lesion skull
CPT 61500 at a glance
- Code
- 61500
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Crnec exc tum/bone les skull
- 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 61500?
CPT 61500 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Crnec exc tum/bone les skull". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61500 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61500 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 61500 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61500?
CPT 61500 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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