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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 52250 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 52250 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 52250 by major payers:

$327.10

$325.33

$330.37

$390.86
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Rock Hill Surgery Center LLC
Advanced Surgical Care Of Boerne LLC
North Point Surgery Center LLC
Salvatore Dimercurio, M.D., P.A.
Deaconess Hospital Inc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 52250 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 52250 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 52250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52224-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Fulgur, Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration (Including Cryosurgeryor Laser Surgery) Or Treatment Of Minor (Less Than 0.5 Cm) Lesion(S) With Or Without Biopsy |
| 52234-CPT | Moderate | Cystoscopy And Treatment, Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration (Including Cryosurgery Or Laser Surgery) And/Or Resection Of; Small Bladder Tumor(S) (0.5 Up To 2.0 Cm) |
| 52240-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Fulgur, Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration (Including Cryosurgeryor Laser Surgery) Andor Resection Of Large Bladder Tumor(S) |
| 52250-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Inserti, Cystourethroscopy With Insertion Of Radioactive Substancewith Or Without Biopsy Or Fulguration Cystourethroscopy With Insertion Of Radioactive Substance |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 52250. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 52250 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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