CPT 50540 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 • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • RT - Right side of body • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50540 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50540 by major payers:
$1,414.01
$1,546.57
$1,580.48
$1,913.38
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 50540 | $343.00 | 1851548655 - CHARLOTTE GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, PLLC | 562059693 - (NC) CHARLOTTE GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY, PLLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $1049.00 | 1144954165 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF LUTZ, LLC, ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF NEW TAMPA | 871390521 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF LUTZ LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $736.00 | 1750568838 - VIVERE HEALTH DALLAS, LLC, VIVERE-DALLAS SURGERY CENTER | 364701304 - (TX) VIVERE HEALTH DALLAS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $5554.00 | 1518344043 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KIRBY, LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KIRBY GLEN | 364801162 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $684.00 | 1467442657 - HOLY REDEEMER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 233020527 - (PA) HOLY REDEEMER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $200.00 | 1750844049 - FORT WORTH SURGICAL CENTER LP | 832752727 - (TX) FORT WORTH SURGICAL CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $250.00 | 1255676920 - NORTHPOINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 461487986 - (UT) NORTHPOINTE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $358.00 | 1174530752 - LAKE MARY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 134215228 - (FL) LAKE MARY SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $773.00 | 1174538748 - SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER | 954698130 - (CA) SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $916.00 | 1689755894 - SKIN SURGERY CENTER PS, SKIN SURGERY CENTER | 911954101 - (WA) SKIN SURGERY CENTER P. S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $479.00 | 1083144653 - GREATER PITTSBURGH SURGERY LLC | 821512721 - (PA) GREATER PITTSBURGH SURGERY LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $498.00 | 1508839473 - NEWARK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF DELAWARE | 621867825 - (DE) NEWARK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $631.00 | 1659842128 - MILESTONE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 824967929 - (CO) MILESTONE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $100.00 | 1417994831 - CATALINA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201680197 - (AZ) CATALINA SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50540 | $442.00 | 1134183056 - TOPEKA SURGERY CENTER | 364500418 | KS | 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 50540 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50540 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 50540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50405-CPT | High | Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-Pyeloplasty), Plastic Operation On Renal Pelvis, With Or Without Plastic Operation On Ureter, Nephropexy, Nephrostomy, Pyelostomy, Or Ureteral Splinting; Complicated (Congenital Kidney Abnormality, Secondary Pyeloplasty, Solitary Kidney, Calyco |
| 50500-CPT | High | Nephrorrhaphy |
| 50520-CPT | High | Close Fistula Nephro/Pyelocutaneous |
| 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 50540. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50540 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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