CPT 50820 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 50 - Bilateral Procedure 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50820 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50820 by major payers:
$1,789.99
$1,768.14
$1,895.62
$2,138.32
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 50820 | $550.00 | 1053597161 - 1800 MCDONOUGH ROAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261278011 - (IL) 1800 MCDONOUGH ROAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $970.00 | 1699421024 - INFIRMARY ASC | 87192233 | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $650.00 | 1407824436 - ORAL FACIAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 621488965 - (TN) ORAL FACIAL SURGERY CENTER, INC. | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $100.00 | 1902958226 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC. | 262420656 - (AZ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON INC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $430.00 | 1326340852 - THE SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF MONROE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF MONROE | 270843485 - (MI) SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF MONROE | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $637.00 | 1295720530 - ELMIRA ASC LLC | 161549510 - (NY) ELMIRA ASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $100.00 | 1275725673 - GASTROENTEROLOGY CONSULTANTS OF TUSCALOOSA INC, TUSCALOOSA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 630892558 | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $491.00 | 1780651075 - FOX EYE SURGERY, LLC, FIRST CHOICE SURGERY CENTER | 202126099 - (IA) FOX EYE SURGERY LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $275.00 | 1891728382 - MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY & AMBULATORY CENTER LLC, MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY & AMBULATORY SURGICAL | 640927074 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY AND AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $371.00 | 1891295275 - FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE MONTGOMERY ASC LLC | 815391782 - (AL) FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE MONTGOMERY ASC LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $991.00 | 1154318103 - OPTUM CARE WASHINGTON PLLC, OPTUM - KEMP SURGERY CENTER | 910214500 - THE EVERETT CLINIC, PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $2154.00 | 1033351119 - SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER | 261439695 - (MO) SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $1028.00 | 1134613979 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $775.00 | 1528462819 - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC. | 471907162 - (CA) THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 50820 | $360.00 | 1013011162 - BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 593213374 - (FL) BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | FL | 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 50820 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50820 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 50820 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50820-CPT | High | Creation Of Conduit For Urine, Surgery To Connect The Ureters (Kidney Tubes) To A Segment Of Intestine Attached To The Abdominal Wall. Urine Flows Down The Ureters To The Intestine Segment And Out Of The Body Through An Opening In The Skin. |
| 50825-CPT | High | Relocate Urine Drainage, Surgery To Connect The Ureters (Tubes That Carry Urine From The Kidney To The Bladder) To A Segment Of Intestine. One End Of The Intestine Segment Is Brought Through An Opening In The Skin For Urine Drainage. |
| 50830-CPT | High | Urinary Undiversion (Eg Takin, Urinary Undiversion (Eg Taking Down Of Ureteroilealconduit Ureterosigmoidostomy Or Ureteroenterostomy With Ureteroureterostomy Or Ureteroneocystostomy) |
| 50947-CPT | High | Surgery To Move Urinary Tract, Surgery Using A Scope (Laparoscope) To Move One Of The Ureters (Upper Urinary Tract From Kidneys To Bladder). The Procedure May Include Inserting A Support Device (Stent) To Help Keep The Ureter Open. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50820. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50820 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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