CPT 50500 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 • XU - Unusual Non-Overlapping Service • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50500 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50500 by major payers:
$1,697.53
$1,653.70
$1,720.62
$2,064.21
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 50500 | $600.00 | 1912412420 - GALEA CENTER, LLC., GALEA CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY | 821939476 - (CA) GALEA CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $190.00 | 1568423945 - NW AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLP, NW SURGERY CENTER | 383693604 - (TX) NW AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $371.00 | 1437232758 - SHADY GROVE REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE CENTER PC, SGFC SURGERY CENTER | 208131466 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $410.00 | 1740700111 - M. REZA MIZANI, M.D., P.A., TOTAL VASCULAR CARE | 200743330 - (TX) M. REZA MIZANI MD, PA | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $402.00 | 1083601298 - LAHAYE CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE CARE, APMC, LAHAYE EYE CLINIC | 720988221 - (LA) LAHAYE EYE CLINIC, P.C. | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $450.00 | 1053852236 - SURGERY CENTER OF ANAHEIM HILLS, LLC | 814260687 - (CA) SURGERY CENTER OF ANAHEIM HILLS LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $825.00 | 1679134795 - GREELEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, NORTHERN COLORADO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 842114924 - (CO) GREELEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $1064.00 | 1558753095 - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 203905706 - (HI) PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | HI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $2428.00 | 1023070026 - TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER | 752854783 - (NJ) TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $867.00 | 1912600826 - SURGICAL CENTER OF TVH | 882585662 - (ID) SURGICAL CENTER OF TVH | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $1064.00 | 1063947422 - SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SILVER CROSS SURGERY CENTER | 371852055 - (IL) SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $1283.00 | 1730571118 - MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP | 462691028 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $426.00 | 1558926931 - WELLNESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 810848308 - (TX) WELLNESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $681.00 | 1871538694 - SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD | 850452091 - (NM) SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LTD | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50500 | $2397.00 | 1063641801 - PRESBYTERIAN SAMEDAY SURGERY CENTER AT HUNTERSVILLE LLC, NOVANT HEALTH HUNTERSVILLE OUTPATIENT SURGERY | 262422926 - (NC) PRESBYTERIAN SAMEDAY SURGERY CENTER AT HUNTERSVILLE LLC | NC | 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 50500 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50500 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 50500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50500-CPT | High | Nephrorrhaphy |
| 50520-CPT | High | Close Fistula Nephro/Pyelocutaneous |
| 50525-CPT | High | Close-Nephrovisceral Fistula,Viscer.Repa |
| 50540-CPT | High | Symphysiotomy For Horseshoe Kidney With Or Without Pyeloplasty And/Or Other Plastic Procedure Unilateral Or Bilateral (One Operation) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50500. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50500 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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