CPT 51999 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 62 - Co-Surgeons |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 51999 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 51999 by major payers:
$1,197.16
$596.77
$2,721.51
$13,362.00
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 51999 | $2528.00 | 1053058255 - INDIANA VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | 871608290 - (IN) INDIANA VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $3200.00 | 1053846592 - EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 810759895 - (GA) EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $5966.00 | 1831180272 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 861083384 - (MO) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $3300.00 | 1043760184 - AUBURN SURGERY CENTER INC | 431937843 - (MO) AUBURN SURGERY CENTER INC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $6506.00 | 1437156379 - SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, LP | 200905938 - (CA) SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $1450.00 | 1275519373 - PROGRESSIVE LASER SURGICAL INSTITUTE LTD | 200172711 - (PA) PROGRESSIVE LASER SURGICAL INSTITUTE LTD | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $1723.00 | 1598804486 - SHREVEPORT SURGERY CENTER PTRSHP | 721126552 - (LA) SHREVEPORT SURGERY CENTER OF CADDO PARISH, INC. | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $1479.00 | 1164419842 - MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LLC. | 233078434 - (PA) MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $2781.00 | 1821249616 - LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261790900 - (CO) LINCOLN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $5249.00 | 1902807159 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE, LLC, MOUNTAIN VIEW SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE | 731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $4949.00 | 1588746333 - TALLAHASSEE ORTHPAEDIC SURGERY PARTNERS LTD | 752535417 - (FL) TALLAHASSEE ORTHPAEDIC SURGERY PARTNERS LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $3000.00 | 1518129576 - USC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PROF LLC | 208907202 - (SD) USC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER PROF LLC | SD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $3500.00 | 1043660442 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 812790376 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $2314.00 | 1710081443 - VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 680543503 - (CA) VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 51999 | $2585.00 | 1740491422 - PV PENINSULA PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 208545497 - (CA) PV PENINSULA PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | CA | 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 51999 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 51999 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 51999 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51999-CPT | High | Other Procedure On Bladder Using An Endoscope |
| 52000-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy (Separate Procedure) |
| 52001-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Irrigation And Evacuation Of Clots |
| 52005-CPT | Moderate | Cysto-Urethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Uretero-Pyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service; |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 51999. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 51999 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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