ASC Ancillary · CPT/HCPCS
HCPCS L8609
Artificial cornea
HCPCS L8609 at a glance
- Code
- L8609
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Artificial cornea
- 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 L8609?
HCPCS L8609 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Artificial cornea". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS L8609 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS L8609 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS L8609 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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