CPT 53430
Reconstruction of urethra
CPT 53430 at a glance
- Code
- 53430
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Reconstruction of urethra
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 53430?
CPT 53430 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Reconstruction of urethra". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 53430 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 53430 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 53430 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 53430?
CPT 53430 is most associated with Urology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.