CPT 55842 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 Male Genital System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 55842 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 55842 by major payers:
$1,607.39
$1,687.92
$1,689.33
$2,049.32
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 55842 | $953.00 | 1679696157 - ORTHOPEDIC HEALTHCARE ANCILLARY SERVICES, LLC, SLOCUM AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 770590285 - (OR) ORTHOPEDIC HEALTHCARE ANCILLARY SERVICES LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $608.00 | 1306093604 - BOX CANYON SURGERY CENTER LLC | 263086826 - (NV) BOX CANYON SURGERY CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $1028.00 | 1811001860 - THE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC, THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | 650440864 - (FL) THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $615.00 | 1346868890 - UPNT SURGERY LLC | 371939831 - (TX) UPNT SURGERY LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $649.00 | 1407188659 - LIMESTONE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 271490855 - (GA) LIMESTONE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $1274.00 | 1336246099 - VALLEY BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PLATINUM SURGERY CENTER | 871904768 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $699.00 | 1023182581 - MAYS & SCHNAPP PAIN CLINIC & REHABILITATION CENTER | 621512849 - (TN) MAYS SCHNAPP PAIN CLINIC REHABILITATION CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $1937.00 | 1720023484 - SPALDING TRIANGLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SPALDING TRIANGLE SURGERY CENTER | 760769099 - (CA) SPALDING TRIANGLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $1859.00 | 1124026422 - CHARLESTON ENT ASSOCIATES, LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF CHARLESTON | 582281023 - (SC) CHARLESTON ENT ASSOCIATES, LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $404.00 | 1942202221 - NORTHLAKE ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 721515370 - (LA) NORTHLAKE ENDOSCOPY LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $1608.00 | 1700807617 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES LAFAYETTE | 841562782 - (CO) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $725.00 | 1265679674 - GEORGIA UROLOGY FAYETTE ASC | 550846177 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $4300.00 | 1912909433 - CENTENNIAL SURGUNIT, LLC, CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER | 223580847 - (NJ) CENTENNIAL SURGUNIT LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $459.00 | 1487765897 - BAY MICROSURGICAL UNIT | 570799855 - (SC) BAY MICROSURGICAL UNIT | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55842 | $438.00 | 1598227431 - SURGERY CENTER OF CONWAY INC | 821792579 - (SC) SURGERY CENTER OF CONWAY, INC. | SC | 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 55842 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital System Codes
The CPT 55842 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 55842 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55815-CPT | High | Removal Of Prostate Gland Through Incision Between Scrotum And Anus And Removal Of Surrounding Lymph Nodes On Both Sides Of Pelvis |
| 55821-CPT | High | Prostatectomy (Including Control Of Postoperative Bleeding, Vasectomy, Meatotomy, Urethral Calibration And/Or Dilation, And Internal Urethrotomy); Suprapubic, Subtotal, 1 Or 2 Stages |
| 55831-CPT | High | Prostatectomy (Including Control Of Postoperative Bleeding, Vasectomy, Meatotomy, Urethral Calibration And/Or Dilation, And Internal Urethrotomy); Retropubic, Subtotal |
| 55842-CPT | High | Prostatectomy, Retropubic Radical, With Or Without Nerve Sparing; With Lymph Node Biopsy(S) (Limited Pelvic Lymphadenectomy) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 55842. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 55842 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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