50555 Kidney endoscopy & biopsy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous renal biopsy, nephroscopic biopsy, percutaneous renal endoscopy with biopsy
Percutaneous endoscopy of the kidney (renal endoscopy) with tissue biopsy for histopathologic diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Used for tissue diagnosis of renal masses or lesions identified on imaging via percutaneous access.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.82 |
| Total RVU | 12.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$429.52
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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