50390 Drainage of kidney lesion
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous nephrostomy, image-guided drainage, needle drainage
Percutaneous drainage of a kidney lesion (cyst, abscess, or hematoma) using a catheter placed under radiologic guidance.
Clinical Context
Used for infected renal cysts, renal abscesses, or symptomatic cysts. Performed under ultrasound or CT guidance with catheter placement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.91 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.30 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 2.42 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$80.83
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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