50557 Kidney endoscopy & treatment
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous stone removal, nephroscopic treatment, percutaneous renal intervention
Percutaneous endoscopy of the kidney (renal endoscopy) with therapeutic treatment including stone removal, coagulation, or ablation.
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic stone removal or lesion treatment via percutaneous nephroscopic approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.44 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.83 |
| Total RVU | 13.08 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$436.87
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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