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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.
Treat Narrowed Urinary Tract, Exam Of The Upper Urinary Tract Using A Scope (Cystourethroscopy). The Procedure Treats A Section Of The Urinary Tract That Has Become Too Narrow For Urine To Flow Freely.
| 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 LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 52344 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 52344 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 52344 by major payers:
$503.99
$511.54
$536.78
$608.85
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CPT 52344
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Silver Springs Surgery Center LLC
$3,142.00Published rateArapahoe Endoscopy Center Partnership Pllp
$2,564.00Published rateDerry Surgical Center, LLC
Derry Surgical Center LLC
$2,100.00Published rateBoise Center For Foot Surgery PLLC, Millennium Surgery Center
Boise Center For Foot Surgery PLLC
$1,350.00Published rateRamin Rashidian
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$664.97Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 52344 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 52344 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 52344 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52341-CPT | Moderate | Treat Narrowed Urinary Tract, Exam Of The Upper Urinary Tract Using A Scope (Cystourethroscopy). The Procedure Treats A Section Of The Urinary Tract That Has Become Too Narrow For Urine To Flow Freely. |
| 52342-CPT | Moderate | Treat Narrowed Urinary Tract, Exam Of The Upper Urinary Tract Using A Scope (Cystourethroscopy). The Procedure Treats A Section Of The Urinary Tract That Has Become Too Narrow For Urine To Flow Freely. |
| 52343-CPT | Moderate | Treat Narrowed Urinary Tract, Exam Of The Upper Urinary Tract Using A Scope (Cystourethroscopy). The Procedure Treats A Section Of The Urinary Tract That Has Become Too Narrow For Urine To Flow Freely. |
| 52344-CPT | Moderate | Treat Narrowed Urinary Tract, Exam Of The Upper Urinary Tract Using A Scope (Cystourethroscopy). The Procedure Treats A Section Of The Urinary Tract That Has Become Too Narrow For Urine To Flow Freely. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 52344. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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