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 RVU | 21.87 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.85 |
| Total RVU | 44.40 |
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
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