ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 51701
Insert bladder catheter
CPT 51701 at a glance
- Code
- 51701
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insert bladder catheter
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 51701?
CPT 51701 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insert bladder catheter". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 51701 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 51701 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 51701 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 51701?
CPT 51701 is most associated with Urology.
Specialties that use this code
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