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CPT 52007: Cystourethroscopy with Ureter/Renal Pelvis Brush Biopsy
CPT code 52007 represents an endoscopic urologic procedure: a cystourethroscopy with inspection of the bladder, urethra, and ureteric pelvis and brush biopsy of the ureter and/or renal pelvis. This code captures diagnostic visualization combined with tissue sampling from the upper urinary tract and is relevant for evaluation of hematuria, suspected urothelial carcinoma, or other pathology of the ureter or renal pelvis. Nationally, reporting of this code affects clinical documentation, bundling considerations with radiologic imaging, and claims for urology procedural services.
Key payers in typical analyses include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find benchmarks for utilization and payment practice context, an explanation of clinical indications and procedure components, and notes on common billing considerations such as separate reporting of radiologic services when performed. The publication summarizes where CPT code 52007 fits within urologic endoscopy service lines and highlights operational points that influence coding and claims submission across major national payers.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 52007 describes a cystourethroscopy with inspection of the bladder, urethra, and ureteric pelvis and performance of a biopsy of the ureter and/or renal pelvis using a brush passed through the scope. The procedure may include bladder irrigation, instillation of fluids, or imaging of the ureter and renal pelvis, although any radiologic services performed should be reported separately.
Service type: Endoscopic diagnostic procedure with tissue sampling (ureter/renal pelvis brush biopsy)
Typical site of service: Hospital outpatient department or ambulatory surgical center, and may also be performed in urology specialty clinics equipped for endoscopic procedures.