October 9, 2025
Cystoscopy CPT coding can feel like a maze, even for experienced coders. With codes ranging from simple diagnostic cystoscopy (CPT 52000) to complex procedures like bladder biopsy (CPT 52204) or Hydrodistension (CPT 52234), one small documentation miss can trigger costly denials.
As a medical billing and coding partner specializing in urology billing, we know how crucial it is to pick the right CPT code for cystoscopy. In this guide, we’ll break down the top cystoscopy CPT codes for 2025, the ICD-10 links that matter, recent coding updates, and insider billing tips to help you improve compliance, reduce denials, and optimize reimbursement.
A cystoscopy is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that allows providers to examine the bladder, urethra, and ureters using a flexible or rigid scope. Correct CPT coding depends on:
CPT 52000 – Diagnostic Cystoscopy
CPT 52001 – Flexible Cystoscopy
CPT 52204 – Cystoscopy with Bladder Biopsy
CPT 52332 – Cystoscopy with Ureteral Stent Placement
CPT 52234 – Cystoscopy with Hydrodistension
CPT 52214 – Cystoscopy with Clot Evacuation
CPT 52224 – Cystoscopy with Botox Injection
CPT 52310 – Cystoscopy with Retrograde Pyelogram
CPT 51720 – Cystoscopy with Fulguration of Lesions
Correct ICD-10 linkage ensures medical necessity and prevents payer rejections.
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The CPT code for a diagnostic cystoscopy is 52000. It covers the basic bladder/urethra examination with no additional treatments such as biopsy or stent placement.
Use CPT 52204 when a biopsy of the bladder is performed during cystoscopy. Documentation should include biopsy site, size, and method.
Flexible cystoscopy is billed under CPT 52001, while CPT 52000 is reserved for rigid cystoscopy. Always confirm the scope type in provider documentation.
For bladder Hydrodistention, report CPT 52234. It is often linked with ICD-10 N32.89 for bladder pain syndrome.
Yes, but bundling rules apply. For example, CPT 52204 (bladder biopsy) already includes the diagnostic cystoscopy (52000), so only the higher-level code should be billed. Modifiers such as 59 may be needed if performed in separate sessions.
CPT 52214 for cystoscopy with clot evacuation. Ensure that provider documentation specifies clot size and irrigation method.
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