50553 Kidney endoscopy
Also known as: percutaneous nephroscopy with treatment, renal endoscopy with therapy, therapeutic nephroscopy
Percutaneous endoscopy of the kidney (renal endoscopy) with additional management, such as minor therapeutic intervention beyond visualization.
Clinical Context
Used when diagnostic and simple therapeutic procedures (such as stone basket retrieval or biopsy) are performed simultaneously.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.48 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.75 |
| Total RVU | 12.06 |
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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