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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50592 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50592 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50592 by major payers:
$3,714.62
$4,520.32
$4,266.28
$878.25
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CPT 50592
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Port Warwick Surgery Center, LLC
Port Warwick Surgery Center LLC
$11,344.00Published rateSaint Barnabas Outpatient Centers, Ambulatory Surgery Center
Saint Barnabas Outpatient Centers
$5,551.00Published rateCentennial Surgunit, LLC, Centennial Surgery Center
Centennial Surgunit LLC
$2,885.00Published rateUniversity Of Maryland Surgcial Assoc PA, University Of Maryland Urological Surgery Center
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates P A
$2,200.00Published rateAtlanta Endoscopy Center
$923.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50592 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50592 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 50592 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 50592. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50592 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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