CPT 53000 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | Low |
| CMS | $145.24 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 53000 by major payers:

$198.74

$204.68

$205.90

$253.74
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 53000 | $1150.00 | 1396030664 - CATARACT INSTITUTE OF OKLAHOMA LLC | 452035458 - (OK) CATARACT INSTITUTE OF OKLAHOMA LLC 401(K) PLAN AND TRUST | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $1482.00 | 1245331628 - BERNSTEIN HILLIKER HARTZELL EYE CENTER LLP, THE SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL PA | 232196399 - (PA) THE EYE CENTER OF CENTRAL PA, LLP | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $859.00 | 1306877261 - NORTHEAST ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER, NORTHEAST AL EYE SURGERY | 631277373 - (AL) NORTHEAST ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $1600.00 | 1619926755 - EYE SURGERY CTR OF SO CALIF A MED GROUP, TRI-CITY SURGERY CENTER | 953856768 - (CA) EYE SURGERY CTR OF SO CALIF A MED GROUP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $1968.00 | 1336131143 - PHOENIX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC, GATEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 860970374 - (AZ) PHOENIX ORTHOPAEDIC AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $8705.00 | 1568410926 - MERIDIAN MEDICAL GROUP PC, MERIDIAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 208398421 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $3150.00 | 1275536328 - BELLAIRE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - OAKMONT | 562297308 - (TX) BELLAIRE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $898.00 | 1215994280 - SLOAN EYE CLINIC, ARKANSAS SURGERY CENTER | 710815680 - (AR) SLOAN EYE CLINIC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $2408.00 | 1194727883 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE PUGET SOUND SURGERY CENTER | 911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $2865.00 | 1447489695 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT VIRTUA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, L.L.C., VIRTUA CENTER FOR SURGERY | 208643005 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT VIRTUA WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $1840.00 | 1689986879 - DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, POA SURGERY CENTER | 272384315 - (MD) DEER POINTE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $1423.00 | 1508869645 - FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC, LP, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912127626 - (CA) FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $8705.00 | 1679892913 - BELTWAY SURGERY CENTERS, L.L.C. | 352072586 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $3500.00 | 1093383655 - SHERMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 861402910 - (TX) SHERMAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53000 | $691.00 | 1740529064 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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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.
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
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