ASC Ancillary · CPT/HCPCS
HCPCS A9700
Echocardiography contrast
HCPCS A9700 at a glance
- Code
- A9700
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Echocardiography contrast
- 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 A9700?
HCPCS A9700 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Echocardiography contrast". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS A9700 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS A9700 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS A9700 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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