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CPT 50065 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.

Nephrolithotomy Secondary
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

LT - Left side of body

RT - Right side of body

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 50065
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 50065

National average reimbursement for CPT 50065 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,603.66

uhc

$1,615.83

aetna

$1,655.99

cigna

$1,958.73

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CPT 50065
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  1. Ophthalmology Surgery Center Of Dallas, LLC

    Ophthalmology Surgery Center Of Dallas

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1023341740Tax ID 26-1914835

    $6,068.00Published rate
  2. Pioneer Valley Surgicenter LLC, Pioneer Valley Surgicenter

    Pioneer Valley Surgicenter, LLC

    MAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1982641064Tax ID 10-740204

    $1,056.00Published rate
  3. Northeast Georgia Urological Surgery Center, LLC

    Northeast Georgia Urological Surgery Center LLC

    GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1881850121Tax ID 26-0211984

    $775.00Published rate
  4. Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center LLC

    FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1205945243Tax ID 59-3646134

    $550.00Published rate
  5. Surgical Specialty Suites, Inc

    Surgical Specialty Suites Inc

    MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1376657890Tax ID 61-784797

    $120.00Published rate

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CPT 50065 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 50065 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 50065 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
50060-CPTHighNephrolithotomy; Removal Of Calculus
50065-CPTHighNephrolithotomy Secondary
50075-CPTHighNl Rmvl Lg Staghorn Calculus, Nephrolithotomy; Removal Of Large Staghorn Calculus Filling Renal Pelvis And Calyces (Including Anatrophic Pyelolithotomy)
50081-CPTHighPerq Nl Pl Lithotrp Cplx 2cm, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Or Pyelolithotomy Lithotripsy Stone Extraction Antegrade Ureteroscopy Antegrade Stent Placement And Nephrostomy Tube Placement When Performed Including Imaging Guidance Complex Eg Stone S 2 Cm Branching Stones Stones In Multiple Locations Ureter Stones Complicated Anatomy

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50065. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 50065 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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