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50540 Revision of horseshoe kidney

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: horseshoe kidney repair, renal fusion correction, horseshoe kidney division

Surgical revision or correction of a horseshoe kidney (congenital fusion of the two kidneys at the lower poles).

Clinical Context

Used when horseshoe kidney causes symptoms such as obstruction, recurrent infection, or stone disease. May involve division at the isthmus.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU20.57
Practice Expense RVU7.49
Malpractice RVU2.64
Total RVU30.70

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,025.38

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

Specialties

UrologyGeneral Surgery

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