CPT 99478
Ic lbw inf < 1500 gm subsequent
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 99478 at a glance
- Code
- 99478
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Ic lbw inf < 1500 gm subsq
- 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 99478?
CPT 99478 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for ic lbw inf < 1500 gm subsequent. Its official short descriptor is "Ic lbw inf < 1500 gm subsq". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 99478 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 99478 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 99478 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.