CPT 52318
Remove bladder stone
CPT 52318 at a glance
- Code
- 52318
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove bladder stone
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,723.02 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 52318?
CPT 52318 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Remove bladder stone". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 52318 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 52318 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 52318 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 52318?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 52318 is $1,723.02 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 52318?
CPT 52318 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.