50240 Nephrectomy partial
Also known as: partial nephrectomy, nephron-sparing surgery, partial kidney removal
Partial nephrectomy (partial surgical removal of the kidney) preserving the remaining renal parenchyma for benign or malignant disease.
Clinical Context
Used for renal cell carcinoma in solitary kidneys, bilateral disease, hereditary syndromes (Von Hippel-Lindau), chronic kidney disease, or when adequate renal function must be preserved.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.60 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.18 |
| Total RVU | 35.65 |
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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