CPT 68899
Unlisted procedure lacrimal system
CPT 68899 at a glance
- Code
- 68899
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Unlisted px lacrimal system
- 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 68899?
CPT 68899 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Unlisted px lacrimal system". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 68899 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 68899 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 68899 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 68899?
CPT 68899 is most associated with Ophthalmology.
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