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Bladder Channel To The Skin Using The Appendix

Maine 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 $13,183 · 10th–90th $12,303$17,7830%20%40%10th90th$13,183Professionalmedian $1,660 · 10th–90th $1,288$2,4550%10%20%10th90th$1,660$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$1,778.28
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,302.69
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$17,782.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$2,818.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$2,818.38
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$2,818.38
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$1,778.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,754.23