CPT 53444 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period • 80 - Assistant surgeon • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $771.79 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 53444 by major payers:
$1,025.67
$1,067.80
$1,099.96
$1,341.31
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 53444 | $3289.00 | 1154538544 - COLLIER ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER | 651093702 - (FL) COLLIER ENDOSCOPY SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $1050.00 | 1902958226 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC. | 262420656 - (AZ) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON INC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $3043.00 | 1396782553 - SSM ST. JOSEPH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL PARK | 431822767 - (MO) SSM ST JOSEPH SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $3041.00 | 1649325713 - LIBERTY EYE SURGICAL CENTER, LIBERTY SURGICAL CENTER | 200054137 - (PA) LIBERTY EYE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $9324.00 | 1144331760 - RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582397841 - (GA) RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $2650.00 | 1952868622 - YORK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 833765021 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $4682.00 | 1992765986 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, WALDRON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $9650.00 | 1356307565 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, TULLAHOMA SURGERY CENTER | 61658016 - (TN) AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $2770.00 | 1396733945 - EYE LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBUS, LLC | 640942234 - (MS) EYE LASER SURGERY CENTER OF COLUMBUS LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $1493.00 | 1508845942 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER WEST | 621512837 - (TN) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $9510.00 | 1255577045 - MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER | 262739529 - (MD) MAPLE LAWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $3940.00 | 1083643852 - AMARILLO COLONOSCOPY CENTER LP, PANHANDLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LP | 202528490 - (TX) AMARILLO COLONOSCOPY CENTER, LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $7435.00 | 1497788277 - PACIFIC EYE SURGERY CENTER, PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER | 954200314 - (CA) PACIFIC EYE SURGERY CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $9834.00 | 1639804248 - WILLIS SURGICENTER, LLC | 842342776 - (TX) WILLIS SURGICENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 53444 | $1040.00 | 1598189342 - MEI SURGERY CENTER LLC, MICHIGAN EYE SURGERY CENTER | 461591012 - (MI) MEI SURGERY CENTER LLC | MI | 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 53444 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 53444 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 53444 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53440-CPT | High | Rep Incontinence Urinary Male |
| 53444-CPT | High | Insertion Of Tandem Cuff (Dual Cuff) |
| 53445-CPT | High | Operation For Correction Of Urinary Incontinence With Placement Of Inflatable Urethral Or Bladder Neck Sphincter, Includ |
| 53446-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Inflatable Urethral/Bladder Neck Sphincter, Including Pump, Reservoir, And Cuff |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 53444. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 53444 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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