CPT 50081 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $1,087.49 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50081 by major payers:
$1,606.11
$1,710.02
$1,827.18
$2,008.71
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 50081 | $586.00 | 1306885256 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, THE INSTITUTE FOR REFRACTIVE AND INTRAOCULAR SURGERY | 200318724 - (OH) EYE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $5433.00 | 1356307565 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, TULLAHOMA SURGERY CENTER | 61658016 - (TN) AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2116.00 | 1417903899 - JUPITER OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 650925020 - (FL) JUPITER OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $13049.00 | 1174588099 - IU HEALTH ARNETT HOSPITAL, INC, ARNETT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 263162145 - (IN) INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH ARNETT INC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2144.00 | 1306989249 - MEDICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 208261564 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2264.00 | 1487629044 - RALEIGH NC ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, RALEIGH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200864597 - (NC) RALEIGH NC ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $1337.00 | 1710032842 - MSC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 202155076 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $1700.00 | 1558580910 - ORANGE CITY SURGICAL LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER BLUE SPRINGS | 208105013 - (FL) ORANGE CITY SURGICAL, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2431.00 | 1952535502 - PLATEAU SURGERY CENTER | 264769256 - (TN) PLATEAU SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2600.00 | 1912447418 - LUBBOCK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 812766547 - (TX) LUBBOCK SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2668.00 | 1114291440 - PREMIER ASC LLC, PREMIER ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 352433859 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $4000.00 | 1497791040 - CANYON PINOLE SURGERY CENTER, LP | 201582302 - (CA) CANYON PINOLE SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $1358.00 | 1922187103 - NORTH HILLS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NORTH HILLS SURGERY CENTER | 710807771 - (AR) NORTH HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $3073.00 | 1689149601 - ATLANTA PREMIER FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY | 825318197 - (GA) ATLANTA PREMIER FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50081 | $2178.00 | 1891772547 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLC, INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER | 262609309 - (LA) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 50081 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50081 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 50081 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 50060-CPT | High | Nephrolithotomy; Removal Of Calculus |
| 50080-CPT | High | Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Or Pyelolithotomy Lithotripsy Stone Extraction Antegrade Ureteroscopy Antegrade Stent Placement And Nephrostomy Tube Placement When Performed Including Imaging Guidance; Simple (Eg Stone[S] Up To 2 Cm In Single Location Of Kidney Or Renal Pelvis Nonbranching Stones) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23) |
| 50081-CPT | High | 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) (Desc Rvsd 1/1/23) |
| 50220-CPT | High | Nephrectomy W Part Ureterectomy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50081. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50081 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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