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CPT 50120 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.

Exploratory Surgery On Kidney, Kidney Surgery To Evaluate The Organ. The Procedure May Include Inserting A Tube For Drainage Or Removing Kidney Stones.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 50120
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 50120

National average reimbursement for CPT 50120 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,297.48

uhc

$1,278.30

aetna

$1,305.14

cigna

$1,548.35

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CPT 50120
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  1. Ascension Wisconsin Surgery Center-Mount Pleasant LLC, Ascension Wisconsin Surgery Center-Mount Pleasant

    Ascension Wisconsin Surgery Centermount Pleasant LLC

    WIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1013548833Tax ID 84-3972619

    $5,658.00Published rate
  2. Osu Wexner Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center, Osu Wexner Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center New Albany

    Osu Wexner Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center

    OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1629664156Tax ID 85-4149946

    $1,670.00Published rate
  3. Surgery Center Of Gilbert LLC, Surgery Center Of Gilbert

    Surgery Center Of Gilbert, LLC

    AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1245239656Tax ID 73-1596190

    $1,007.00Published rate
  4. Eye Surgery Center, LLC

    Eyecare Management, LLC

    ILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1902849227Tax ID 37-1221499

    $520.00Published rate
  5. Bryan College Station Asc, Lp, The Heart And Vascular Surgery Center

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1326444688Tax ID 47-1615354

    $200.00Published rate

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CPT 50120 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 50120 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 50120 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
50120-CPTHighExploratory Surgery On Kidney, Kidney Surgery To Evaluate The Organ. The Procedure May Include Inserting A Tube For Drainage Or Removing Kidney Stones.

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50120. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 50120 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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