ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 68850
Injection for tear sac x-ray
CPT 68850 at a glance
- Code
- 68850
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Injection for tear sac x-ray
- 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 68850?
CPT 68850 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Injection for tear sac x-ray". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 68850 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 68850 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 68850 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 68850?
CPT 68850 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
Specialties that use this code
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