CPT 99245
Office consultation, high complexity (commercial)
CPT 99245 at a glance
- Code
- 99245
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Office consultation, high complexity (commercial)
- Category
- Clinic/Office – E&M Consult
- ASC eligibility
- Office / clinic-based
- Typical setting
- Physician office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 99245?
CPT 99245 is a CPT procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Office consultation, high complexity (commercial)". In the ASC context it is grouped under Clinic/Office – E&M Consult.
Is CPT 99245 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 99245 is typically performed in a physician office or clinic (place of service 11) rather than in an ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 99245 typically performed?
Physician office or clinic (POS 11).
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