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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.
Change Cystostomy Tube Complicated
| 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 AG - Primary physician 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 51710 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 51710 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 51710 by major payers:
$174.12
$185.47
$204.16
$150.64
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CPT 51710
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Brazoria, LLC
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Brazoria LLC
$2,666.00Published rateSelect Physicians Surgery Centers
Select Physicians Surgery Center, LLC
$967.00Published rateThe Regents Of The University Of California, Ucla Dept Of Medicine
$552.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Lancaster, Lp
Surgery Center Of Lancaster, Lp.
$380.00Published rateMaria Klopfenstein
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$104.75Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 51710 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 51710 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 51710 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 51703-CPT | Low | Insert Bladder Cath Complex, Insertion Of Temporary Indwelling Bladder Catheter Complicated Eg Altered Anatomy Fractured Catheter Balloon |
| 51710-CPT | Low | Change Cystostomy Tube Complicated |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 51710. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 51710 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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