50382 Change ureter stent percut
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous stent exchange, PCS exchange, stent change
Percutaneous change (exchange) of an indwelling ureteral stent under fluoroscopic guidance through the percutaneous nephrostomy tract.
Clinical Context
Used for routine stent maintenance, stent migration, or occlusion. Performed as outpatient procedure under fluoroscopy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.12 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 22.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.57 |
| Total RVU | 28.40 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$948.56
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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