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50320 Remove kidney living donor

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: living donor nephrectomy, donor nephrectomy, kidney donation surgery

Surgical removal and procurement of a kidney from a living donor for renal transplantation.

Clinical Context

Used for living related or unrelated kidney donation. Open approach versus laparoscopic approach depends on donor anatomy and surgeon preference.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU21.87
Practice Expense RVU16.68
Malpractice RVU5.85
Total RVU44.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,482.96

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

Specialties

UrologyTransplant Surgery

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