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Urology in the ASC: CPT Codes and Coverage Reference

Urology is one of the busiest specialties in the ASC, with much endoscopic and minimally invasive work, such as cystoscopy, stone management, and prostate procedures, moving through the outpatient setting on the same day.

Most urology procedures fall in the urinary system CPT range, 50000 to 55899, covering the kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, and prostate. Common examples include 52000 (cystourethroscopy) and 52601 (TURP). Our dataset maps 495 ASC-relevant CPT codes to urology, so the codes below are a starting point. Whether Medicare pays a code in an ASC depends on the CMS addenda: Addendum AA is the ASC Covered Procedures List, meaning Medicare pays the code in the ASC, while Addendum EE lists codes excluded from ASC payment. Check a code against the current addenda, alongside payer prior authorization and documentation rules, before scheduling a case.

Urology codes(1–60 of 495)

Are urology procedures performed in an ambulatory surgery center?

Yes. Many urologic procedures, especially endoscopic and minimally invasive cases like diagnostic cystoscopy, ureteroscopy with stone treatment, and transurethral prostate resection, are routinely done in the ASC and discharged the same day. Whether Medicare pays a specific code in an ASC depends on whether it appears on the CMS ASC Covered Procedures List (Addendum AA), so each code should be checked against the current addenda.

What CPT codes does urology use?

Urology codes are concentrated in the urinary system range 50000 to 55899, which covers the kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, and prostate. Examples include 52000 for cystourethroscopy, 52356 for cystoscopy with ureteroscopy and lithotripsy, 52601 for transurethral resection of the prostate, and 50010 for renal exploration. Our dataset maps 495 ASC-relevant CPT codes to this specialty.

How do I know if a urology code is covered in an ASC?

Coverage in the ASC setting follows the CMS addenda. A code on Addendum AA is on the ASC Covered Procedures List and is paid by Medicare in an ASC. Addendum BB covers ancillary services, and Addendum EE lists codes excluded from ASC payment. Beyond Medicare coverage, individual payers may add prior authorization and documentation requirements. DataLily's procedure library tracks CPT-specific prior authorization and documentation requirements to help teams prepare before the case.

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