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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Plmt Nephrostomy Catheter, Placement Of Nephrostomy Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation
| 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 | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50432 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50432 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50432 by major payers:
$964.34
$1,149.43
$1,286.32
$420.22
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CPT 50432
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Christopher Raio
Samaritan Emergency Medical Services PC
$1,890.66Published rateAdedoyin Adesina
Baylor College Of Medicine
$1,509.30Published rateChristopher Drew
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$1,281.06Published rateMarc Fenster
Five Towns Gastroenterology
$776.11Published rateKerry Cook
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$280.13Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50432 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50432 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 50432 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50430-CPT | Moderate | Inje Proc For Antegrad Nphrostogrm/Ureterogrmcomplnew Access, Injection Procedure For Antegrade Nephrostogram And/Or Ureterogramcomplete Diagnostic Procedure Including Imaging Guidance (Egultrasound And/Or Floouroscopy) And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation; New Access |
| 50431-CPT | Moderate | Inje Proc For Antegrad Nphrostogrm/Ureterogrmcompl Exist Access, Injection Procedure For Antegrade Nephrostogram And/Or Ureterogramcomplete Diagnostic Procedure Including Imaging Guidance (Egultrasound And/Or Floouroscopy) And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation; Existing Access |
| 50432-CPT | Moderate | Plmt Nephrostomy Catheter, Placement Of Nephrostomy Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation |
| 50433-CPT | High | Plmt Nephroureteral Catheter, Placement Of Nephroureteral Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation New Access |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50432. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50432 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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