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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.
Nephrectomy Recipient Unilateral
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None 50 - Bilateral Procedure 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50340 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50340 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50340 by major payers:
$1,280.99
$1,239.66
$1,306.49
$1,531.21
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CPT 50340
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Los Gatos Surgical Center, A California Limited Partnership, Endoscopy Center Of Silicon Valley
$2,737.00Published rateStonegate Surgery Center Lp
$1,317.00Published rateSurgery Center, Dba Sawtooth Surgery Center
Surgery Center
$825.00Published rateCentric Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$525.00Published rateEye Care Surgery Center, Inc
Eye Care Surgery Center Inc
$339.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50340 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50340 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 50340 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50323-CPT | Moderate | Prep Cadaver Renal Allograft, Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Donor Renal Allograft Prior To Transplantation Including Dissection And Removal Of Perinephric Fat Diaphragmatic And Retroperitoneal Attachments Excision Of Adrenal Gland And Preparation Of Ureter S Renal Vein S And Renal Artery S Ligating Branches As Necessary |
| 50325-CPT | Moderate | Prep Donor Renal Graft, Backbench Standard Preparation Of Living Donor Renal Allograft Open Or Laparoscopic Prior To Transplantation Including Dissection And Removal Of Perinephric Fat And Preparation Of Ureter S Renal Vein S And Renal Artery S Ligating Branches As Necessary |
| 50327-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Or Living Donor Renal Allograft (Open Or Laparoscopic) Prior To Transplantation Venous Anastomosis Each |
| 50340-CPT | High | Nephrectomy Recipient Unilateral |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50340. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50340 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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