ASC Ancillary · CPT/HCPCS
HCPCS C1896
Lead, aicd, non sing/dual
HCPCS C1896 at a glance
- Code
- C1896
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Lead, aicd, non sing/dual
- 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 C1896?
HCPCS C1896 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Lead, aicd, non sing/dual". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS C1896 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C1896 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS C1896 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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