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50389 Remove renal tube with fluoroscopy

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: percutaneous tube removal, nephrostomy removal, percutaneous drain removal

Percutaneous removal of a renal tube (nephrostomy catheter) under fluoroscopic guidance with visualization.

Clinical Context

Used for removal of percutaneous nephrostomy tubes after treatment is complete or when percutaneous access is no longer needed.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.07
Practice Expense RVU10.67
Malpractice RVU0.12
Total RVU11.86

Est. Medicare Payment

$396.12

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

Specialties

UrologyInterventional Radiology

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