50230 Removal kidney open radical
Also known as: radical nephrectomy, open radical nephrectomy, cancer nephrectomy
Open surgical removal of the kidney (radical nephrectomy) including adjacent structures such as the adrenal gland and surrounding fat for malignancy.
Clinical Context
Used for renal cell carcinoma and other malignancies of the kidney. Standard approach includes removal of adrenal gland, perinephric fat, and Gerota's fascia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.21 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.27 |
| Total RVU | 34.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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