CPT 70370
Throat x-ray & fluoroscopy
CPT 70370 at a glance
- Code
- 70370
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Throat x-ray & fluoroscopy
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 70370?
CPT 70370 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Throat x-ray & fluoroscopy". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is CPT 70370 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 70370 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is CPT 70370 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 70370?
CPT 70370 is most associated with Diagnostic Radiology.
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