CPT 50280 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $917.99 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50280 by major payers:

$1,312.30

$1,283.65

$1,325.74

$1,586.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 50280 | $1049.00 | 1104298009 - RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, LLC, RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 472947364 - (MI) RED CEDAR SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $440.00 | 1780664185 - HILLMONT ASC LP, SPRINGFIELD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 621641866 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $556.00 | 1134427297 - SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC | 811928790 - (LA) SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1146.00 | 1508438375 - BSC REID PARK LLC | 870858924 - (AZ) BSC REID PARK LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1282.00 | 1235363987 - CORONADO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261743406 | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $874.00 | 1225123227 - COMPREHENSIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | 770533953 - (CA) COMPREHENSIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $850.00 | 1619166097 - GPDDC, LLC | 43769350 - (NY) GPDDC, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1028.00 | 1558794081 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE, LLC | 731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $603.00 | 1124396544 - VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY LLC, VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY | 454030103 - (OR) VALLEY PLASTIC SURGERY LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1049.00 | 1952814386 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE, LLC | 821680961 - (TX) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1231.00 | 1376595421 - OTAY LAKES SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 200794766 - (CA) OTAY LAKES SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1723.00 | 1619245230 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | 800768614 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $603.00 | 1598339392 - COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER, PLLC | 831039743 - (MT) COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER PLLC | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $1306.00 | 1205875283 - RWJ ENDOSURGICAL CENTER LLC | 900872940 - (NJ) RWJ ENDOSURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50280 | $497.00 | 1205929080 - OAK TREE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 223524889 - (NJ) OAK TREE SURGERY CENTER, LL, LLC | NJ | 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 50280 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50280 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 50280 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50250-CPT | High | Ablation, Open 1 Or More Renal Mass Lesion(S) Cryosurgical Including Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance & Monitoring If Performed- Rn Review >=11/14/2009 |
| 50280-CPT | High | Excision/Unroofing Cyst Renal |
| 50290-CPT | High | Excision Perinephric Cyst |
| 50360-CPT | High | Transplant Renal Homograft |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50280. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50280 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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