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CPT 51990 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 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.

Laparoscopy, Surgical; Urethral Suspension For Stress Incontinence
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

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 51990 by major payers:

bcbs

$922.32

uhc

$1,010.27

aetna

$1,061.46

cigna

$1,247.59

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For billing codeCPT 51990
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United
51990$1631.001780767673 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHAVEN,LLC30527649MSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$6087.001790252864 - TREASURE COAST ASC, LLC, TREASURE COAST CENTER FOR SURGERY384092821FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$2183.001043216617 - TRIAD SURGERY CENTER LLC, TRIAD EYE MEDICAL CLINIC AND CATARACT INSTITUTE PLLC473510624OKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$6492.001831180272 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC861083384 - (MO) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLCMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$5117.001144283292 - LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP943419282 - (LA) LAFAYETTE SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$8142.001225064736 - NMC SURGERY CENTER, L.P., THE SURGERY CENTER OF NACOGDOCHES752793512 - (TX) NMC SURGERY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$4842.001770958522 - UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, LONGS PEAK SURGERY CENTER, LLC383984888 - (CO) UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERSCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$3397.001164601696 - SALVATORE DIMERCURIO MD PA521833726 - (MD) SALVATORE DIMERCURIO, M.D., P.A.MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$4842.001770112617 - UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, UCHEALTH CHERRY CREEK NORTH SURGERY CENTER383984888 - (CO) UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERSCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$1596.001396897260 - LITTLE ROCK FERTILITY CENTER861078562 - (AR) LITTLE ROCK FERTILITY CENTERARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$3700.001427545540 - ORBIS SURGERY CENTER LLC825184428 - (TX) ORBIS SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$4267.001548785116 - NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC., NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE INC351298573 - (IN) NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC.INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$12945.001659519684 - SOUTH CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER352038072 - (IN) SOUTH CAMPUS SURGERY CENTERINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$3145.001881911451 - SURGERY CENTER OF BJI, LLC264737296 - (GA) SURGERY CENTER OF BJI LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
51990$4189.001285678979 - BAY SURGERY CENTERS LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF ANNAPOLIS204934078 - (MD) BAY SURGERY CENTERS LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 51990 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 51990 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 51990 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
51845-CPTModerateAbdom-Vaginal Ves.Neck Suspen.W/Wo Endos
51920-CPTHighClose Fistula Vesicouterine
51960-CPTHighEnterocystoplasty W Bowel Anastomosis
51990-CPTModerateLaparoscopy, Surgical; Urethral Suspension For Stress Incontinence

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 51990. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 51990 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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