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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.
Measurement Of Ureter Pressure, Measurement Of Ureter (Passage Between Kidney And Bladder) Pressure Through A Catheter (Tube) Or Surgical Opening In The Skin (Ureterostomy).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None UB 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50686 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50686 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50686 by major payers:
$185.87
$191.86
$196.15
$242.66
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CPT 50686
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Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Park Nicollet Same Day Surgery Center
Park Nicollet Health Services
$1,534.00Published rateSpine Solutions Of West Bend LLC
$916.00Published rateCarolina Surgery Center LLC, The Surgery Center At Edgewater
Carolina Surgery Center LLC
$200.00Published rateVision Surgery Center, LLC
Vision Surgery Center LLC
$123.00Published rateBarrington Pain And Spine Institute, LLC, Barrington Ambulatory Surgery Center
Barrington Pain And Spine Institute LLC
$76.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50686 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50686 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 50686 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50660-CPT | High | Ureterectomy Total Ectopic Ureter Combina Abdomi Vagnal An, Ureterectomy Total Ectopic Ureter Combination Abdominal Vaginal An |
| 50684-CPT | Low | Injection Procedure For Ureter, Injection Procedure For Ureterography Or Ureteropyelography Through Ureterostomy Or Indwelling Ureteral Catheter |
| 50686-CPT | Low | Measurement Of Ureter Pressure, Measurement Of Ureter (Passage Between Kidney And Bladder) Pressure Through A Catheter (Tube) Or Surgical Opening In The Skin (Ureterostomy). |
| 50688-CPT | Low | Change Kidney Drain Tube, Replacement Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Inserted Through The Skin And Into The Kidney (Or Ureter) For Urine Drainage. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50686. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50686 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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