CPT 61750
Incise skull/brain biopsy
CPT 61750 at a glance
- Code
- 61750
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Incise skull/brain biopsy
- 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 61750?
CPT 61750 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Incise skull/brain biopsy". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61750 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61750 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 61750 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61750?
CPT 61750 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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