50544 Laparoscopy pyeloplasty
Also known as: lap pyeloplasty, laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty, endopyelotomy
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (surgical reconstruction of the ureteropelvic junction) for ureteropelvic junction obstruction via minimally invasive approach.
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic ureteropelvic junction obstruction. Allows shorter recovery time compared to open pyeloplasty.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.79 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.29 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.95 |
| Total RVU | 33.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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