CPT 61597
Transcondylar approach/skull
CPT 61597 at a glance
- Code
- 61597
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Transcondylar approach/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 61597?
CPT 61597 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Transcondylar approach/skull". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61597 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61597 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 61597 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61597?
CPT 61597 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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