CPT 62180
Establish brain cavity shunt
CPT 62180 at a glance
- Code
- 62180
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Establish brain cavity shunt
- 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 62180?
CPT 62180 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Establish brain cavity shunt". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 62180 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 62180 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 62180 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 62180?
CPT 62180 is most associated with Neurological Surgery.
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