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Making a Drainage Opening Into the Bladder

Nebraska rates for HCPCS 51040

Makes an opening into the bladder through a small cut in the lower abdomen so that urine can drain out, normally through a tube left in place. It is done when urine cannot leave by the usual route — because of a blockage, an injury, or a passage that cannot be catheterized — or when the bladder needs to be rested and drained. The opening can be temporary or long-term.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,762 · 10th–90th $3,162$14,4540%10%20%10th90th$7,762Professionalmedian $676 · 10th–90th $646$8910%20%40%10th90th$676$500.0$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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,079.46
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$14,454.40
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,890.45
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$10,000.00
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$6,606.93
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$6,760.83