CPT 53621
Dilate urethra stricture
CPT 53621 at a glance
- Code
- 53621
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dilate urethra stricture
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 53621?
CPT 53621 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Dilate urethra stricture". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 53621 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 53621 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 53621 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 53621?
CPT 53621 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.