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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.
Destruction Of A Kidney Stone, Destruction Of A Kidney Stone With Lithotripsy (Shock Wave Treatment To Break Up The Stone Into Small Fragments).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50590 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50590 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50590 by major payers:
$963.77
$1,041.43
$1,147.12
$948.95
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CPT 50590
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Chu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$1,864.08Published rateChristopher Raio
Good Samaritan Hosptial Medical Center
$1,419.45Published rateDeaconess Hospital, Inc., <Unavail>
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$1,300.58Published rateAbbas Naqvi
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$928.72Published rateSunrise Home Health Care Inc.
Sunrise Home Health Care Inc
$335.92Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50590 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50590 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 50590 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50590-CPT | Moderate | Destruction Of A Kidney Stone, Destruction Of A Kidney Stone With Lithotripsy (Shock Wave Treatment To Break Up The Stone Into Small Fragments). |
| 50592-CPT | High | Remove Kidney Tumors, Surgery To Destroy Tumor Cells In The Kidney. An Electrode Is Passed Through The Skin And Either Heat Or Freezing Cold Is Applied. |
| 50593-CPT | High | Remove Kidney Tumors, Surgery To Destroy Tumor Cells In The Kidney. An Electrode Is Passed Through The Skin And Either Heat Or Freezing Cold Is Applied. |
| 50600-CPT | High | Ureter (Kidney Tube) Surgery, Surgery On The Upper Urinary Tract (Ureter) To Explore Drain Or Insert A Support Device (Stent). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50590. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50590 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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