CPT 51101 Surgery - Urinary
Drain bladder by trocar/cath Cost
Body System: Urinary
Medicare Facility Rate
$44
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$156
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$877
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$119
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.99
Work RVU
0.21
Facility PE RVU
0.13
Malpractice RVU
4.67
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Drain bladder by trocar/cath cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $44. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $877. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $119.
How much does Drain bladder by trocar/cath cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $44.