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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.
Ureter (Kidney Tube) Surgery, Surgery On The Upper Urinary Tract (Ureter) To Explore Drain Or Insert A Support Device (Stent).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body 52 - Reduced Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50600 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50600 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50600 by major payers:
$1,282.83
$1,263.00
$1,291.73
$1,528.42
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CPT 50600
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
$11,727.00Published rateSanta Barbara Outpatient Surgery Centers LLC, Santa Barbara Surgery Center
$1,274.00Published rateHospital Drive Surgery Center, LLC
Hospital Drive Surgery Center
$775.00Published rateBayfront Same Day Surgery Center, LLC.
Ohi West Inc
$495.00Published rateMontgomery Eye Surgery Center LLC, The Montgomery Eye Surgery Center
Montgomery Eye Surgery Center LLC
$150.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50600 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50600 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 50600 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 | Revision Of Kidney Ureter, 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 Calycoplasty |
| 50500-CPT | High | Nephrorrhaphy |
| 50520-CPT | High | Close Fistula Nephro/Pyelocutaneous |
| 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 50600. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50600 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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