50520 Close kidney-skin fistula
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: kidney-skin fistula closure, fistula repair, fistula closure
Surgical closure of a fistula (abnormal tract) between the kidney and skin.
Clinical Context
Usually result of chronic pyelonephritis, renal infarction, or iatrogenic injury. Requires control of underlying obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.41 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.91 |
| Total RVU | 32.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,095.19
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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