CPT 61517
Implant brn intrcv chemotx agt
CPT 61517 at a glance
- Code
- 61517
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Implt brn intrcv chemotx agt
- 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 61517?
CPT 61517 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Implt brn intrcv chemotx agt". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61517 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61517 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 61517 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61517?
CPT 61517 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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