50236 Removal of kidney & ureter
Also known as: radical nephroureterectomy, nephroureterectomy with cuff, en bloc resection
Open surgical removal of the kidney and ureter (nephroureterectomy) for malignancy including en bloc resection of bladder cuff for complete tumor removal.
Clinical Context
Used for high-grade or invasive upper tract urothelial carcinoma to reduce intravesical recurrence by removing the distal ureter and adjacent bladder tissue.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.27 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.50 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.37 |
| Total RVU | 39.14 |
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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