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CPT 52356 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

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
CMS$398.51 Physician Fee Schedule

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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United
52356$718.781740321553 - URGENT MEDICAL CENTER PS911732955 - (WA) URGENT MEDICAL CENTER PSWAMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
United
52356$503.161568487627 - RICHARD MYNATT814670687 - (WA) SHC MEDICAL CENTER TOPPENISHTNUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$936.271568824217 - RAND WILCOX VANDEN BERG862109896 - DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INCWAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$975.441720166812 - EUGENE HONG911939739 - FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUPWAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$644.761275064354 - JOSEPH BELLAIRS911996643 - (WA) SURGICAL ASSOCIATES NORTHWEST, PCWAStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (390200000X)
United
52356$1440.401396841169 - RENGANATHAN SRINIVASAN910851599 - THE VANCOUVER CLINIC, INC., PSWAAllergy & Immunology Physician (207K00000X)
United
52356$706.801851397038 - BRUCE MCCLELLAND810421823 - (MT) MISSOULA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INCWAOtolaryngology Physician (207Y00000X)
United
52356$1003.321710995295 - REUBEN HUDSON912073120WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$895.261619135738 - DANIEL SIMON271209674WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
52356$575.511699253112 - ADVANCED INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE OF SEATTLE INSTITUTE, PLLC, AIMS INSTITUTE831193920 - (WA) ADVANCED INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE OF SEATTLE INSTITUTE PLLCWAMulti-Specialty Clinic/Center (261QM1300X)
United
52356$658.341285012963 - VANCOUVER SLEEP CENTER, LLC473557616 - (WA) VANCOUVER SLEEP CENTERWAMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
United
52356$827.831073554671 - PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 OF KING COUNTY, VMC PSYCHIATRY AND COUNSELING CENTER916000986 - (WA) PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 OF KING COUNTYWAMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
United
52356$587.501326664921 - MALLORY TROYER464254773 - (WA) EYECARE PARTNERS PLLCWAMulti-Specialty Group (193200000X)
United
52356$1189.481174919633 - RAHOOL DAVE910565539 - (WA) VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTERWAAllergy & Immunology Physician (207K00000X)
United
52356$515.591982939955 - LINDSAY HAMPSON943281666WAUrology Physician (208800000X)
United
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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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