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HCPCS C7546 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Removal and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including imaging guidance and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Outpatient PPS

Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for HCPCS C7546 by major payers:

bcbs

$372.94

uhc

$N/A

aetna

$5,588.61

cigna

$N/A

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For billing codeHCPCS C7546
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
C7546$3738.001336281757 - OCHSNER BAYOU, LLC, OCHSNER ST ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL204670876 - (LA) OCHSNER BAYOU, LLCLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C7546$7168.001295772259 - LAKEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, LAKEVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER621596506LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$890.001477509859 - PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC721275428 - (LA) PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, LLCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$386.001386793370 - SURGERY CENTER OF WEST MONROE, LLC721509507LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7546$1789.001962024026 - CLHG-RUSTON LLC844422249LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$896.001588631311 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLC, SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE263120962 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, LLCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$1147.001205482023 - OCHSNER MORGAN CITY LLC, OCHSNER ST. MARY842237042LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$3738.001396761805 - OCHSNER BAYOU LLC, OCHSNER ST. ANNE GENERAL HOSPITAL204670876 - (LA) OCHSNER BAYOU, LLCLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
C7546$560.001932977360 - SCB SURGERY CENTER LLC, LOUISIANA SURGERY CENTER882035944LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7546$1508.001548796378 - CHRISTUS HEALTH SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA, CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL720411322 - (LA) CHRISTUS HEALTH SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANALAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$398.001780865634 - NEW ORLEANS LA UPTOWN WEST BANK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MGA GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC AND TERAPEUTIC CENTER205904604LAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
C7546$3493.001588665566 - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES,INC, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL581581103 - UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$21216.001952497489 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC720423635 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$21216.001952497489 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC720423635 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
C7546$269.001811512734 - SSL ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, AVALA SURGERY CENTER843735506 - (LA) SSL ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS C7546 vs. Other Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures Codes

The HCPCS C7546 code is part of the Outpatient PPS services used for Miscellaneous Surgical Procedures. 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 HCPCS C7546 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
C7545-HCPCSModeratePercutaneous exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), with removal of calculi/debris from biliary duct(s) and/or gallbladder, including destruction of calculi by any method (eg, mechanical, electrohydraulic, lithotripsy) when performed, including diagnostic cholangiography(ies) when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
C7546-HCPCSModerateRemoval and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, with ureteral stricture balloon dilation, including imaging guidance and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
C7547-HCPCSModerateConvert nephrostomy catheter to nephroureteral catheter, percutaneous via pre-existing nephrostomy tract, with ureteral stricture balloon dialation, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS C7546. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the C7546 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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