Payerprice is a platform designed to help users understand healthcare costs. It provides tools, such as a fee schedule lookup, that allow individuals to search for medical procedure prices based on CPT codes and specific locations, helping them make informed decisions about their healthcare expenses.

How can I find the cost of a medical procedure?

To find the cost of a specific medical procedure, you'll typically need to know the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code associated with it. Once you have the CPT code, you can use a tool like Payerprice's fee schedule lookup to search for prices based on your specific location. This can give you an estimate of what to expect.

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are a standardized set of five-digit codes used by healthcare professionals to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. They are essential for billing, processing claims, and communicating consistent information about medical procedures and services.

How do I use CPT codes to find pricing information?

Once you have the CPT code for a specific medical service, you can use it with a specialized tool to look up pricing information. Payerprice offers a fee schedule lookup tool where you can enter the CPT code along with your specific location to find relevant cost estimates for that procedure.

What is the difference between Payerprice and CMS for price lookup?

For consumers looking up specific prices for medical procedures based on CPT codes and their location, Payerprice is generally recommended over CMS. While CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) provides extensive data, including fee schedules, it's primarily designed for providers and often reflects Medicare allowable amounts, which may not align with what private insurers or self-pay patients pay. Payerprice offers a user-friendly fee schedule lookup tool tailored for consumers to search with CPT codes and specific locations to get more relevant price estimates.

How can I get an estimate for a specific medical service in my area?

To get an estimate for a specific medical service in your area, you should ideally obtain the CPT code for the service from your doctor. Once you have the CPT code, you can use Payerprice's fee schedule lookup tool. Simply enter the CPT code and your specific location, and the tool will provide you with relevant price information, helping you understand potential costs.

CPT 51700 Fee Schedule

Q: What factors affect fee schedules?

Factors that affect fee schedules include: 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), and Provider Type (hospital providers may have different rates than private practice).

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.

Rinse Or Irrigate Bladder, Manual Or Continuous (Automated) Flushing Or Irrigating The Bladder To Wash Out Debris Or Clots.

Key Fact	Detail
Service Type	Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System
Common Place of Service	11 - Office 21 - Inpatient Hospital
Common Modifiers	None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period
Complexity Level	Low
Medicare Fee Schedule	View Medicare rates for 51700
Medicaid Fee Schedule	View Medicaid rates for 51700

National average reimbursement for CPT 51700 by major payers:

$92.50

$106.09

$116.86

$129.48

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CPT 51700

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The Emory Clinic Inc., Emory Aesthetic Center
Emory University
GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1023359627Tax ID 58-2030692
$1,250.00Published rate
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center Lp, Mid Rivers Surgery Center
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center Lp
MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1962405803Tax ID 20-3833902
$566.00Published rate
Lutherville Surgery Center, LLC
Lutherville Surgery Center LLC
MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1609375682Tax ID 82-3355711
$215.00Published rate
Meah Asc Management, LLC
Meah Asc Management LLC
TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1720099260Tax ID 76-0663270
$125.00Published rate
Thomas Cowles
Deaconess Hospital Inc
TNCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistNPI 1285208231Tax ID 35-0593390
$60.18Published rate

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Summit Women's CareDenver, Colorado

September 2, 2026

Contracting Manager
UnitedHealthcare
Commercial PPO

Re: Request for fee schedule renegotiation

We request a formal review of our Commercial PPO fee schedule. The comparison below summarizes our current rate alongside published rates for comparable Denver-area practices.

Market evidence · CPT 59485

Current rate: $152.40
Market median: $147.00
Market position: 61st percentile

The comparison includes 1,284 published rates from 96 provider groups, scoped to OB/GYN providers in a professional, office-based setting.

We would welcome a discussion of our fee schedule and the supporting July 2026 market analysis. Please let us know a suitable time to review the comparison together.

Sincerely,
Summit Women's Care

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CPT 51700 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 51700 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 51700 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
51600-CPT	Moderate	Inject Proc For Cystography Or Void Urethrocystography, Injection Procedure For Cystography Or Voiding Urethrocystography
51700-CPT	Low	Rinse Or Irrigate Bladder, Manual Or Continuous (Automated) Flushing Or Irrigating The Bladder To Wash Out Debris Or Clots.
51701-CPT	Low	Insrt Of Non-Indwelli Bladder Cathet (Eg Straight Catheteriz, Insertion Of Non-Indwelling Bladder Catheter (Eg Straight Catheteriza
51702-CPT	Low	Insrt Of Temp Indwelli Bladder Cathet; Smple (Eg Foley), Insertion Of Temporary Indwelling Bladder Catheter; Simple (Eg Foley)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 51700. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 51700 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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CPT 51700 Fee Schedule

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The Emory Clinic Inc., Emory Aesthetic Center

Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center Lp, Mid Rivers Surgery Center

Lutherville Surgery Center, LLC

Meah Asc Management, LLC

Thomas Cowles