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 RVU | 1.07 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.67 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 11.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$396.12
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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