CPT 15851
Removal sutr/staple req anes
CPT 15851 at a glance
- Code
- 15851
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal sutr/staple req anes
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 15851?
CPT 15851 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Removal sutr/staple req anes". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 15851 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 15851 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 15851 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 15851?
CPT 15851 is most associated with General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery – Plastic & Reconstructive.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.