CPT 62005
Treat skull fracture
CPT 62005 at a glance
- Code
- 62005
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Treat skull fracture
- 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 62005?
CPT 62005 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Treat skull fracture". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 62005 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 62005 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 62005 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 62005?
CPT 62005 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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