CPT 61576
Skull base/brainstem surgery
CPT 61576 at a glance
- Code
- 61576
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Skull base/brainstem surgery
- 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 61576?
CPT 61576 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Skull base/brainstem surgery". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61576 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61576 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 61576 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61576?
CPT 61576 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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