ASC Ancillary · CPT/HCPCS
HCPCS Q4246
Coretext or protext, per cc
HCPCS Q4246 at a glance
- Code
- Q4246
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Coretext or protext, per cc
- 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 Q4246?
HCPCS Q4246 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Coretext or protext, per cc". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Ancillary.
Is HCPCS Q4246 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS Q4246 is an ancillary service that can be provided in the ASC setting when it supports a surgical procedure.
Where is HCPCS Q4246 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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