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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 59 - Distinct Procedural Service AG - Primary physician |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 51701 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 51701 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 51701 by major payers:
$64.20
$69.72
$74.01
$49.30
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CPT 51701
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North Campus Surgery Center LLC
$3,922.00Published rateGamma Surgery Center LLC
$531.00Published rateBaptist Surgery And Endoscopy Centers, LLC, Baptist Health Endoscopy Center At Miami Beach
$366.00Published ratePremier Professional Surgery Center PC, Parkeye Surgi Center
Park Eye & Surgi Center
$179.00Published rateRegional Eye Surgery Center,LLC
Regional Eye Surgery Center, LLC
$64.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 51701 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 51701 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 51701 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51605-CPT | Low | Inject Proc & Placemnt Of Chain For Cntrst &/Or Chain U, Injection Procedure And Placement Of Chain For Contrast And/Or Chain U |
| 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 51701. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 51701 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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