CPT 51525
Removal of bladder lesion
CPT 51525 at a glance
- Code
- 51525
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Removal of bladder lesion
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 51525?
CPT 51525 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Removal of bladder lesion". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 51525 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 51525 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 51525 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 51525?
CPT 51525 is most associated with Urology.
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