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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.
Skenes Gland Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Glands (Skenes Gland) Located Near A Womans Urethra. These Glands Are Believed To Secrete Fluid During Sexual Arousal.
| 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 51 - Multiple procedures GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 53270 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 53270 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 53270 by major payers:
$264.36
$281.82
$300.76
$309.07
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CPT 53270
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Northern Virginia Surgery Center LLC
$4,623.00Published rateColorado Urologic Surgery Center LLC
$2,388.00Published rateWest Georgia Surgery Center, LLC
Tanner Medical Center
$2,031.00Published rateSan Ramon Endoscopy Center Inc
$1,486.00Published ratePcet Surgery Center LLC
$750.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 53270 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 53270 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 53270 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53210-CPT | Moderate | Remove Urine Tract, Surgery To Remove The Urethra (Tube That Drains The Bladder) And To Create An Opening Between The Bladder And Skin For Drainage Of Urine. |
| 53220-CPT | Moderate | Exc/Fulgurate Urethra Carcinoma |
| 53230-CPT | Moderate | Excis Urethral Diverticulum;Female |
| 53270-CPT | Moderate | Skenes Gland Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Glands (Skenes Gland) Located Near A Womans Urethra. These Glands Are Believed To Secrete Fluid During Sexual Arousal. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 53270. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 53270 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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