CPT 51701
Insert bladder catheter
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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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 for insert bladder catheter. 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.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.