CPT 51550
Partial removal of bladder
CPT 51550 at a glance
- Code
- 51550
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Partial removal of bladder
- 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 51550?
CPT 51550 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Partial removal of bladder". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 51550 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 51550 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 51550 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 51550?
CPT 51550 is most associated with Urology.
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