CPT 61850
Implant neuroelectrodes
CPT 61850 at a glance
- Code
- 61850
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Implant neuroelectrodes
- 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 61850?
CPT 61850 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Implant neuroelectrodes". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 61850 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 61850 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 61850 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 61850?
CPT 61850 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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