ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 61782
Scan proc cranial extra
CPT 61782 at a glance
- Code
- 61782
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Scan proc cranial extra
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 61782?
CPT 61782 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Scan proc cranial extra". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 61782 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61782 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 61782 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 61782?
CPT 61782 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
Specialties that use this code
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