50080 Percutaneous nl/pl lithotrp smpl<2cm
Also known as: PCNL simple, percutaneous stone removal, mini-PCNL, percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) for simple stone less than two centimeters in largest diameter using percutaneous access through renal pelvic or calyceal system.
In Plain Language
needle-drainage kidney stone removal; minimally invasive kidney stone surgery
Clinical Context
Used for uncomplicated, small renal calculi manageable through a single percutaneous tract. Indicated when extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has failed or is contraindicated.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.10 |
| Total RVU | 12.10 |
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 12.10, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50080?
CPT 50080 (Percutaneous nl/pl lithotrp smpl<2cm) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) for simple stone less than two centimeters in largest diameter using percutaneous access through renal pelvic or calyceal system.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50080?
The work RVU for CPT 50080 is 12.10. This code is primarily used by Urology, Interventional Radiology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 50080 used?
Used for uncomplicated, small renal calculi manageable through a single percutaneous tract. Indicated when extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has failed or is contraindicated.
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