CPT 55873 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $5,273.45 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 55873 by major payers:
$5,256.62
$6,828.25
$7,978.67
$9,289.75
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 55873 | $4500.00 | 1043271604 - NORTH FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 223849885 - (NJ) NORTH FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $2180.00 | 1457968430 - PARK VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF ALLEN | 412059014 - (TX) PARK VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $4887.00 | 1073598066 - UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER LP | 621543096 - (TN) UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $2786.00 | 1851317614 - KENDALL POINTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 364236445 - (IL) KENDALL POINTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $7135.00 | 1639669476 - UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, LONGS PEAK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 383984888 - (CO) UCHEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $4636.00 | 1215126438 - THE ARCADIA CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, VALLEY DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER | 204484163 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $3600.00 | 1801855127 - CENTER FOR THE SURGICAL ARTS LLC, CSA | 113741353 - (PA) CENTER FOR THE SURGICAL ARTS LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $4966.00 | 1801179619 - SURGICARE OF FREEHOLD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 273075822 - (NJ) SURGICARE OF FREEHOLD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $1603.00 | 1265488563 - SYRACUSE ASC, LLC, SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER OF CNY | 161549512 - (NY) SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER OF CNY | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $9510.00 | 1528210770 - SOUTH COUNTY OUTPATIENT ENDOSCOPY SERVICES, LP, SCOPES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 263374547 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $3000.00 | 1780624171 - C & S MEDICAL, LLC, DELAWARE SURGICAL ARTS | 200914212 - (DE) C S MEDICAL LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $8917.00 | 1306843222 - ST. JOSEPH'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562332449 - (AZ) ST JOSEPHS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $1402.00 | 1740394741 - YAMHILL VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER INC. | 931315470 | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $6860.00 | 1609871847 - THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 582520623 - (GA) THE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 55873 | $8024.00 | 1295060069 - TIMONIUM SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270399689 - (MD) TIMONIUM SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | 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 55873 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Male Genital System Codes
The CPT 55873 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 55873 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55870-CPT | Moderate | Electroejaculation |
| 55873-CPT | High | Cryosurgical Ablation Of The Prostate (Includes Ultrasonic Guidance For Interstitial Cryosurgical Probe Placement) |
| 55874-CPT | High | Transperineal Placement Of Biodegradable Material Peri-Prostatic Single Or Multiple Injection(S) Including Image Guidance When Performed |
| 55875-CPT | Moderate | Transperineal Placement Of Needles Or Catheters Into Prostate For Interstitial Radioelement Application With Or Without Cystocopy |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 55873. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 55873 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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