CPT 50557 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • LT - Left side of body • RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| CMS | $410.80 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50557 by major payers:
$591.27
$584.28
$588.33
$707.32
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 50557 | $1175.00 | 1952535502 - PLATEAU SURGERY CENTER | 264769256 - (TN) PLATEAU SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $1796.00 | 1013468586 - LAKEWAY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 383992761 - (TX) LAKEWAY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $4781.00 | 1154454205 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE | 751748586 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $1088.00 | 1619965324 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER LLC | 20669696 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $2717.00 | 1891701611 - ESSEX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 223777761 - (NJ) ESSEX ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $2206.00 | 1366444929 - EAST WEST SURGERY CENTER LP | 621797897 - (GA) EAST WEST SURGERY CENTER LP | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $2859.00 | 1740371665 - SUMMIT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, SUMMIT SURGICAL CENTER | 954810282 - (CA) SUMMIT SURGICAL | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $2621.00 | 1760818710 - YORK COUNTY OUTPATIENT ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 463366385 | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $1963.00 | 1720407273 - BRONX SC LLC, EMPIRE STATE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 273045919 - (NY) BRONX SC LLC DBA EMPIRE STATE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $889.00 | 1376518357 - ORLANDO FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, CITRUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 202873015 - ORLANDO FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $8705.00 | 1679892913 - BELTWAY SURGERY CENTERS, L.L.C. | 352072586 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $1485.00 | 1932285111 - ORTHOVIRGINIA OPERATORY | 540885859 - (VA) ORTHOVIRGINIA, INC. | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $2206.00 | 1881013142 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TAMPA, LLC | 463891843 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TAMPA, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $774.00 | 1043239338 - NORTH VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 201729172 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50557 | $2307.00 | 1659793040 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | 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 50557 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50557 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 50557 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50551-CPT | Moderate | Renal Endoscopy Through Established Nephrostomy Or Pyelostomy, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Uretero-Pyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service; |
| 50553-CPT | Moderate | Renal Endoscopy Through Established Nephrostomy Or Pyelostomy, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service; With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Dilation Of Ureter |
| 50555-CPT | Moderate | Renal Endoscopy Through Established Nephrostomy Or Pyelostomy, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Uretero-Pyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service; With Biopsy |
| 50557-CPT | Moderate | Renal Endoscopy Through Established Nephrostomy Or Pyelostomy, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service; With Fulguration And/Or Incision, With Or Without Biopsy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50557. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50557 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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