CPT 56501
Destroy vulva lesions sim
CPT 56501 at a glance
- Code
- 56501
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Destroy vulva lesions sim
- 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 56501?
CPT 56501 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Destroy vulva lesions sim". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 56501 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 56501 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 56501 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 56501?
CPT 56501 is most associated with Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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.