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CPT 52356 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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 Ureteroscopy And/Or Pyeloscopy; With Lithotripsy Including Insertion Of Indwelling Ureteral Stent (Eg Gibbons Or Double-J Type)
Key FactDetail
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 LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 52356 by major payers:

bcbs

$570.90

uhc

$566.21

aetna

$607.21

cigna

$704.48

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52356$2147.911982939955 - LINDSAY HAMPSON943281657WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$587.501407937253 - JOHN PETTIT472435308WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$1186.011851719900 - ALEXANDER SKOKAN912047402WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$388.101598296709 - JEFFERY LIN132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONWAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$1189.481639344534 - ALVARO LUCIONI910565539 - (WA) VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTERWAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$1003.321972554277 - ERIK TORGERSON912073120WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$658.891972962165 - COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE, COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBAL HEALTH SERVICES911265477 - (WA) COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBEWAMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
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52356$844.411801912134 - KATHLEEN KIERAN911220843 - ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANSWAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$827.831578768255 - ATREYA DASH271209674WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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52356$19814.661497129696 - SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES, SWEDISH PHYSICIAN DIVISION910433740 - (WA) SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICESWAMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
United
52356$603.331215178835 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C.911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
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52356$814.631841274412 - KARNY JACOBY911932954WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$1861.261295120681 - TIMOTHY BLOOD954542847WAOtolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X)
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52356$989.531184106262 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S.WAMulti-Specialty Clinic/Center (261QM1300X)
United
52356$975.441720166812 - EUGENE HONG911939739 - FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUPWAUrology Physician (208800000X)
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 52356 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 52356 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 52356 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
52351-CPTModerateCystourethroscopy, With Ureteroscopy And/Or Pyeloscopy; Diagnostic
52352-CPTModerateCystourethroscopy, With Ureteroscopy And/Or Pyeloscopy; With Removal Or Manipulation Of Calculus (Ureteral Catheterization Is Included)
52353-CPTModerateCystourethroscopy W Ureteroscpy&/Or Pyeloscopy; With Lithotripsy
52356-CPTModerateCystourethroscopy With Ureteroscopy And/Or Pyeloscopy; With Lithotripsy Including Insertion Of Indwelling Ureteral Stent (Eg Gibbons Or Double-J Type)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 52356. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 52356 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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