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50020 drainage perirnl/renal absc open

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: renal abscess drainage, perinephric drainage, kidney abscess drainage

Open drainage of perinephric or renal abscess with incision and drainage.

Clinical Context

Open surgical drainage of perinephric or renal abscess. Used for infected collections around or within kidney not amenable to percutaneous drainage.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU17.63
Practice Expense RVU7.53
Malpractice RVU2.27
Total RVU27.43

Est. Medicare Payment

$916.16

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

UrologyGeneral SurgeryInfectious Disease

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