CPT 50542 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50542 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50542 by major payers:
$1,577.91
$1,567.57
$1,589.89
$1,939.94
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 50542 | $2310.00 | 1053381236 - METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP | 621659904 - (TN) METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $8000.00 | 1548870603 - DURANGO SURGERY CENTER LLC, ANIMAS SURGICAL CENTER AT ESCALANTE | 851267666 - (CO) DURANGO SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $8917.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $9650.00 | 1992992994 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $2824.00 | 1114906393 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200435814 - (AR) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $8917.00 | 1407275282 - SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC | 464169482 - (AZ) SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $2903.00 | 1245781459 - FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE ST LOUIS ASC LLC, AZURA SURGERY CENTER ST. LOUIS | 814061712 - (MO) FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE ST LOUIS ASC LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $3941.00 | 1235551052 - LONG ISLAND DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 454714972 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $4343.00 | 1245215706 - SOUTHSIDE FOOT CLINIC OF SHREVEPORT INC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, THE FOOT SURGERY CENTER OF SHREVEPORT | 721198169 - (LA) SOUTHSIDE FOOT CLINIC OF SHREVEPORT INC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $5965.00 | 1427049352 - CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC, THE CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY | 223638149 - (NJ) THE CENTER FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $4713.00 | 1023070026 - TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER | 752854783 - (NJ) TOMS RIVER SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $5390.00 | 1609882810 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC PC, THE EYE CLINIC SURGICENTER LAGRECA EYE CLINIC | 320016290 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, PC | MT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $1231.00 | 1679526297 - WEST BLOOMFIELD SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKES SURGERY CENTER | 200449191 - (MI) WEST BLOOMFIELD SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $10319.00 | 1699711382 - TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER LLC, TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER | 521945958 - (MD) TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50542 | $5270.00 | 1316406523 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES, GREEN SPRING STATION SURGERY CENTER | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | 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 50542 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50542 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 50542 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50541-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Ablation Of Renal Cysts |
| 50542-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Ablation Of Renal Mass Lesion(S), Including Intraoperative Ultrasound Guidance & Monitoring, When Performed- Rn Review>=6/10/2006 |
| 50543-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Partial Nephrectomy |
| 50545-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical; Radical Nephrectomy (Includes Removal Of Gerota S Fascia And Surrounding Fatty Tissue, Removal Of Regional Lymph Nodes, And Adrenalectomy) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50542. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50542 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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