CPT 51596 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 • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 51596 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 51596 by major payers:
$2,839.49
$3,167.72
$3,384.29
$3,921.24
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 51596 | $1049.00 | 1942472931 - SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | 261572774 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $163.00 | 1205872108 - THE SURGERY & ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 43747286 - (FL) THE SURGERY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $1028.00 | 1467796730 - WINDSOR MILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 461412275 - (MD) WINDSOR MILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $310.00 | 1396897260 - LITTLE ROCK FERTILITY CENTER | 861078562 - (AR) LITTLE ROCK FERTILITY CENTER | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $780.00 | 1750378295 - BRAINERD LAKES SURGERY CENTER L L C | 200113449 - (MN) BRAINERD LAKES SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $350.00 | 1861073371 - PALMETTO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 823095588 - (SC) PALMETTO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $2172.00 | 1013227248 - TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS, LLC, TUSCAN SURGERY CENTER AT LAS COLINAS | 273578014 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $1167.00 | 1740673953 - MANCHESTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, DES PERES SQUARE SURGERY CENTER | 205953313 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $675.00 | 1487198495 - SURGERY CENTER OF NAPLES, LLC | 812002107 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OF NAPLES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $507.00 | 1881319127 - PRIME SURGERY CENTER | 872283379 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $2100.00 | 1164811923 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER-LEXINGTON | 362193608 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $960.00 | 1124283510 - WILLS EYE SURGERY CENTER | 510385184 - (DE) WILMINGTON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $1049.00 | 1598083594 - MID-STATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 270673692 - (TN) MIDSTATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $354.00 | 1235112814 - MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER | 752691365 - (TX) MT PLEASANT SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51596 | $1657.00 | 1265487474 - HORSESHOE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKEWOOD SURGERY CENTER | 202137172 - (MN) LAKEWOOD SURGERY CENTER | MN | 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 51596 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 51596 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 51596 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51570-CPT | High | Cystectomy Total |
| 51580-CPT | High | Cystectomy,Complete,Ureterosigmoid/-Cuta |
| 51585-CPT | High | Cystectomy, Complete, With Ureterosigmoidostomy Or Ureterocutaneous Transplantations; With Bilateral Pelvic Lymphadenectomy, Including External Iliac, Hypogastric, And Obturator Nodes |
| 51596-CPT | High | Removal Of Bladder And Lymph Nodes On Both Sides Of Pelvis With Transplantation Of Ureters To Small And/Or Large Bowel With Creation Of Urinary Opening |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 51596. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 51596 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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