ASC Ancillary · CPT/HCPCS
HCPCS A9550
Tc99m gluceptate
HCPCS A9550 at a glance
- Code
- A9550
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Tc99m gluceptate
- Category
- ASC Ancillary
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (ancillary)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is HCPCS code A9550?
HCPCS A9550 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Tc99m gluceptate". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS A9550 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS A9550 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS A9550 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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