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CPT 51040 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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.

Cystostomy W Drainage
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelModerate
CMS$286.59 Physician Fee Schedule

National average reimbursement for CPT 51040 by major payers:

bcbs

$380.22

uhc

$392.13

aetna

$423.61

cigna

$494.45

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For billing codeCPT 51040
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
51040$1371.001205076593 - HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ASC-HB, LLC, TALBERT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC264247365 - (CA) HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ASCHB LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$850.001013341734 - CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE, LLC814348805GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1400.001326402884 - ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC812159060 - (CA) ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$5379.001770252868 - STONESPRINGS SURGICENTER, LLC812929320 - (VA) STONESPRINGS SURGICENTER LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1300.001275132094 - COASTAL CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER, LLC, COASTAL CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER845144651 - (TX) COASTAL CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$2941.001295790327 - ENDOSCOPY OF PLANO, LP, GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF PLANO201477775 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY OF PLANO LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1167.001871574145 - SURGERY CENTER AT REGENCY PARK, LLC311570817 - (OH) SURGERY CENTER AT REGENCY PARK, LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$3373.001003842626 - AMBULATORY CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY, LLC200064962NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1200.001487742680 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF CLEVELAND LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF CLEVELAND205493062 - (TN) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF CLEVELAND LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$2795.001043297872 - CENTRAL JERSEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC223669777 - (NJ) CENTRAL JERSEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1391.001306957485 - FAIRFAX COLON & RECTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC510571797VAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1420.001013417351 - BURNSIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC821290460 - (OR) BURNSIDE SURGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1599.001699711382 - TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER LLC, TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER521945958 - (MD) TOWSON SURGICAL CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1633.001073505038 - PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER LLC582333248 - (SC) PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51040$1023.001134427297 - SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC811928790 - (LA) SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 51040 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 51040 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 51040 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
50951-CPTModerateUreteral Endoscopy Through Established Ureterostomy, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Uretero-Pyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
50961-CPTModerateUreteral Endoscopy Through Established Ureterostomy, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service; With Removal Of Foreign Body Or Calculus
51020-CPTModerateCystostomy W Fulgurat/Insert Rad
51040-CPTModerateCystostomy W Drainage

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 51040. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 51040 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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