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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.
Surgery On Testicle Veins, Surgery To Remove An Abnormally Enlarged Portion Of One Or More Veins Inside A Testicle. The Procedure May Be Done At The Same Time As A Hernia Repair.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 LT - Left side of body 50 - Bilateral Procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 55550 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 55550 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 55550 by major payers:
$565.19
$568.12
$605.02
$702.48
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CPT 55550
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North Pointe Surgery Center, Lp
$10,600.00Published rateFw Specialty Surgicare, LLC
Fw Specialty Surgicare LLC
$3,871.00Published rateSedalia Surgery Center, LLC
Sedalia Surgery Center L L C
$3,111.00Published ratePshs Alpha Partners LLC, Lake Worth Surgical Center
Pshs Alpha Partners LLC
$2,000.00Published rateDigestive Health Center LLC
Digestive Health Center, Ltd.
$850.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 55550 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital System Codes
The CPT 55550 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 55550 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55530-CPT | Moderate | Surgery On Testicle Veins, Surgery To Remove An Abnormally Enlarged Portion Of One Or More Veins Inside A Testicle. The Procedure May Be Done At The Same Time As A Hernia Repair. |
| 55535-CPT | Moderate | Surgery On Testicle Veins, Surgery To Remove An Abnormally Enlarged Portion Of One Or More Veins Inside A Testicle. The Procedure May Be Done At The Same Time As A Hernia Repair. |
| 55540-CPT | Moderate | Surgery On Testicle Veins, Surgery To Remove An Abnormally Enlarged Portion Of One Or More Veins Inside A Testicle. The Procedure May Be Done At The Same Time As A Hernia Repair. |
| 55550-CPT | Moderate | Surgery On Testicle Veins, Surgery To Remove An Abnormally Enlarged Portion Of One Or More Veins Inside A Testicle. The Procedure May Be Done At The Same Time As A Hernia Repair. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 55550. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 55550 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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