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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.
Cystourethroscopy With Dilati, Cystourethroscopy With Dilation Of Bladder For Interstitialcystitis General Or Conduction (Spinal)Anesthesia Cystourethroscopy With Dilation Of B Ladder For Interstitial
| 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 52260 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 52260 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 52260 by major payers:
$293.15
$284.70
$300.36
$342.79
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CPT 52260
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Tenet Hospitals Limited, The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
$4,822.00Published rateMercy Health Boardman Surgery
Bsmh Ambulatory Ventures II LLC
$1,250.00Published rateRiverview Surgical Center LLC
Riverview Surgical Center, LLC
$853.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$565.00Published rateStefanie Langenberg
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$173.47Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 52260 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 52260 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 52260 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 52235-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Fulgur, Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration (Including Cryosurgeryor Laser Surgery) Andor Resection Of Medium Bladder Tumor(S) (2.0 To 5.0 Cm) |
| 52240-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Fulgur, Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration (Including Cryosurgeryor Laser Surgery) Andor Resection Of Large Bladder Tumor(S) |
| 52260-CPT | Moderate | Cystourethroscopy With Dilati, Cystourethroscopy With Dilation Of Bladder For Interstitialcystitis General Or Conduction (Spinal)Anesthesia Cystourethroscopy With Dilation Of B Ladder For Interstitial |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 52260. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 52260 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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