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CPT 50020 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Drain Abscess Renal/Perirenal
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

LT - Left side of body

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 50020
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 50020

National average reimbursement for CPT 50020 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,336.86

uhc

$1,357.33

aetna

$1,402.52

cigna

$1,650.95

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CPT 50020
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Park Central Surgical Center, Ltd, Medical City Surgery Center/Park Central

    Park Central Surgical Center Ltd

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1184687626Tax ID 75-2290624

    $3,871.00Published rate
  2. Surgcenter Of The Potomac, LLC

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1659748184Tax ID 47-2311914

    $2,353.00Published rate
  3. Surgcenter Northern Phoenix LLC

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1265009005Tax ID 85-4160690

    $1,713.00Published rate
  4. Eye Surgery Center Of Chattanooga, LLC

    Eye Surgery Center Of Chattanooga LLC

    TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1265438303Tax ID 20-0149350

    $965.00Published rate
  5. Kingsport Endoscopy Corporation

    TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1578558078Tax ID 61-249637

    $425.00Published rate

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CPT 50020 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 50020 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 50020 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
50010-CPTModerateExploration Renal
50020-CPTHighDrain Abscess Renal/Perirenal
50040-CPTHighNephrostomy
50060-CPTHighNephrolithotomy; Removal Of Calculus

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50020. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 50020 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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