50040 Nfros nfrot with drainage
Also known as: nephrotomy, kidney incision, renal incision
Nephrotomy (kidney incision) with or without drainage of renal abscess or infected material.
In Plain Language
surgical incision into kidney; opening of kidney for drainage
Clinical Context
Surgical incision into kidney for drainage of abscess or infected material. Used for intrarenal infection or calculus removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.26 |
| Total RVU | 16.26 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 16.26, this code ranks in the 75th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50040?
CPT 50040 (Nfros nfrot with drainage) is a Surgery code. Nephrotomy (kidney incision) with or without drainage of renal abscess or infected material.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50040?
The work RVU for CPT 50040 is 16.26. This code is primarily used by Urology, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 50040 used?
Surgical incision into kidney for drainage of abscess or infected material. Used for intrarenal infection or calculus removal.
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