50070 Nl complicated cgen kdn abnormality
Also known as: nephrotomy congenital repair, kidney anomaly repair, renal abnormality correction
Nephrotomy with correction of congenital kidney abnormality or surgical management of renal pathology.
In Plain Language
surgical correction of birth defect in kidney; treatment of kidney abnormality
Clinical Context
Surgical correction via nephrotomy of congenital kidney abnormality such as calyceal diverticulum, fistula, or other anomaly requiring open intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.30 |
| Total RVU | 21.30 |
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 21.30, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50070?
CPT 50070 (Nl complicated cgen kdn abnormality) is a Surgery code. Nephrotomy with correction of congenital kidney abnormality or surgical management of renal pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50070?
The work RVU for CPT 50070 is 21.30. This code is primarily used by Urology, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 50070 used?
Surgical correction via nephrotomy of congenital kidney abnormality such as calyceal diverticulum, fistula, or other anomaly requiring open intervention.
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