50551 Kidney endoscopy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous nephroscopy, renal endoscopy, percutaneous renal scope
Percutaneous endoscopy of the kidney (renal endoscopy) for diagnostic visualization and minor therapeutic procedures.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic evaluation via percutaneous access, often precursor to therapeutic stone removal or ablation procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.45 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.70 |
| Total RVU | 11.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$377.09
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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