CPT 52332
Cystoscopy with insertion of an indwelling ureteral stent
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 52332 mean?
CPT 52332 reports cystourethroscopy with insertion of an indwelling ureteral stent, such as a double-J stent. The stent placement is the defining component; a diagnostic cystoscopy alone is 52000.
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CPT 52332 at a glance
- Code
- 52332
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Cystoscopy and treatment
- 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 52332?
CPT 52332 reports cystourethroscopy with insertion of an indwelling ureteral stent, such as a double-J stent. The stent placement is the defining component; a diagnostic cystoscopy alone is 52000. Its official short descriptor is "Cystoscopy and treatment", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 52332 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 52332 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 52332 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 52332?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 52332 is $1,723.02 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; 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 52332?
CPT 52332 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.