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50280 excision/unroofing cyst kidney

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cyst unroofing, marsupialization, cyst excision

Surgical excision and unroofing of a simple renal cyst (marsupialization) with management of the cyst wall.

Clinical Context

Used for symptomatic simple renal cysts causing pain, infection, or obstruction. Unroofing allows drainage of cyst fluid and prevents recurrence.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU16.66
Practice Expense RVU6.67
Malpractice RVU2.14
Total RVU25.47

Est. Medicare Payment

$850.70

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

UrologyGeneral Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.