HCPCS D2161
Amalgam 4 or > surfaces perm
HCPCS D2161 at a glance
- Code
- D2161
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Amalgam 4 or > surfaces perm
- 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 D2161?
HCPCS D2161 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Amalgam 4 or > surfaces perm". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS D2161 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS D2161 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS D2161 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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.