ASC Surgical · CPT/HCPCS
CPT 53601
Dilate urethra stricture
CPT 53601 at a glance
- Code
- 53601
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dilate urethra stricture
- 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 53601?
CPT 53601 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Dilate urethra stricture". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 53601 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 53601 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 53601 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 53601?
CPT 53601 is most associated with Urology.
Specialties that use this code
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