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CPT 55060 Fee Schedule

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.

Repair Of Tunica Hydrocele-Bottle
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 55060
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 55060

National average reimbursement for CPT 55060 by major payers:

bcbs

$516.16

uhc

$503.94

aetna

$544.99

cigna

$621.91

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CPT 55060
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Grapevine Surgicare Partners Ltd, Baylor Scott & White Surgicare - Southlake

    Grapevine Surgicare Partners Ltd

    TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1295702942Tax ID 75-2854711

    $3,500.00Published rate
  2. Eye Surgery Center Of Nashville LLC

    TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1427003052Tax ID 62-1872622

    $2,353.00Published rate
  3. Southern Kentucky Surgicenter, LLC, Greenview Surgery Center

    Southern Kentucky Surgicenter LLC

    KYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1063999662Tax ID 47-4897131

    $1,740.00Published rate
  4. R Choice Surgical Center LLC

    NEAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1356729636Tax ID 47-3918510

    $1,223.00Published rate
  5. Central Ohio Gastroenterology Associates,LLC, Mid Ohio Surgery Center

    Central Ohio Gastroenterology Associatesllc

    OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/CenterNPI 1104835776Tax ID 20-4751805

    $562.00Published rate

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CPT 55060 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital System Codes

The CPT 55060 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital 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 55060 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
55000-CPTLowPunctur Aspirat Of Hydrocele Tunica Vaginalis W//W/O In, Puncture Aspiration Of Hydrocele Tunica Vaginalis With Or Without In
55040-CPTModerateExcision Of Hydrocele; Unilateral
55041-CPTModerateExcision Hydrocele Bilateral
55060-CPTModerateRepair Of Tunica Hydrocele-Bottle

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 55060. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 55060 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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