50435 Exchange nephrostomy catheter
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: nephrostomy exchange, tube exchange, catheter exchange
Percutaneous exchange (replacement) of an existing nephrostomy catheter with a new nephrostomy catheter under radiologic guidance.
Clinical Context
Used for routine catheter maintenance, tube migration, blockage, or infection. Can often be done over guidewire without new tract creation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 16.87 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$563.46
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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