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Bladder Channel To The Skin Using The Appendix

Alaska rates for HCPCS 50845

Builds a narrow channel between the bladder and an opening on the surface of the abdomen, using the appendix as the tube. The person then empties the bladder by passing a thin catheter through that opening instead of through the urethra. It is done for people who cannot empty the bladder normally, often because of a nerve or spinal condition.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,291 · 10th–90th $1,259$9,7720%10%10th90th$2,291Professionalmedian $4,365 · 10th–90th $1,259$8,1280%10%20%10th90th$4,365$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,890.45
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$16,595.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$5,888.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,265.80
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$8,128.31
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$8,709.64
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$7,762.47
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$8,128.31
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$2,754.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$7,943.28