CPT 59151
Treat ectopic pregnancy
CPT 59151 at a glance
- Code
- 59151
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Treat ectopic pregnancy
- 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 59151?
CPT 59151 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Treat ectopic pregnancy". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 59151 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 59151 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 59151 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
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.