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CPT 53000 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.

Urethrotomy/Ostomy Ext Pendulous
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelLow
CMS$145.24 Physician Fee Schedule

National average reimbursement for CPT 53000 by major payers:

bcbs

$198.74

uhc

$204.68

aetna

$205.90

cigna

$253.74

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United
53000$1150.001396030664 - CATARACT INSTITUTE OF OKLAHOMA LLC452035458 - (OK) CATARACT INSTITUTE OF OKLAHOMA LLC 401(K) PLAN AND TRUSTOKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$1482.001245331628 - BERNSTEIN HILLIKER HARTZELL EYE CENTER LLP, THE SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL PA232196399 - (PA) THE EYE CENTER OF CENTRAL PA, LLPPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$859.001306877261 - NORTHEAST ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER, NORTHEAST AL EYE SURGERY631277373 - (AL) NORTHEAST ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTERALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$1600.001619926755 - EYE SURGERY CTR OF SO CALIF A MED GROUP, TRI-CITY SURGERY CENTER953856768 - (CA) EYE SURGERY CTR OF SO CALIF A MED GROUPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$1968.001336131143 - PHOENIX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC, GATEWAY SURGERY CENTER860970374 - (AZ) PHOENIX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY CENTER, LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$8705.001568410926 - MERIDIAN MEDICAL GROUP PC, MERIDIAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER208398421INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$3150.001275536328 - BELLAIRE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - OAKMONT562297308 - (TX) BELLAIRE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$898.001215994280 - SLOAN EYE CLINIC, ARKANSAS SURGERY CENTER710815680 - (AR) SLOAN EYE CLINICARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$2408.001194727883 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE PUGET SOUND SURGERY CENTER911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$2865.001447489695 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT VIRTUA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, L.L.C., VIRTUA CENTER FOR SURGERY208643005 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT VIRTUA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$1840.001689986879 - DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, POA SURGERY CENTER272384315 - (MD) DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$1423.001508869645 - FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC, LP, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER912127626 - (CA) FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$8705.001679892913 - BELTWAY SURGERY CENTERS, L.L.C.352072586INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$3500.001093383655 - SHERMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC861402910 - (TX) SHERMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
53000$691.001740529064 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 53000 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes

The CPT 53000 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 53000 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
53000-CPTLowUrethrotomy/Ostomy Ext Pendulous
53200-CPTModerateBiopsy Of Urethra
53260-CPTModerateExcis/Fulg;Urethral Polyp(S),Distal
53400-CPTHighUrethroplasty;1st Stge-Fist,Div,Str

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 53000. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 53000 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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