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50391 Instll prescription agnt into rnal tub

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: renal instillation, intracavitary chemotherapy, sclerosant injection

Instillation of a therapeutic agent (medication, chemotherapy, or sclerosant) into a renal tube or catheter for treatment of intraluminal pathology.

Clinical Context

Used for treatment of renal tumors, tuberculosis, fungal infections, or sclerosis of cysts via percutaneous nephrostomy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.91
Practice Expense RVU1.66
Malpractice RVU0.24
Total RVU3.81

Est. Medicare Payment

$127.25

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

Specialties

UrologyInterventional RadiologyOncology

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