CPT 51101
Drain bladder by trocar/cath
CPT 51101 at a glance
- Code
- 51101
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Drain bladder by trocar/cath
- 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 51101?
CPT 51101 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Drain bladder by trocar/cath". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 51101 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 51101 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 51101 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 51101?
CPT 51101 is most associated with Urology.
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.