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50561 Kidney endoscopy & treatment

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: complex nephroscopy, percutaneous renal intervention, therapeutic nephroscopy

Percutaneous endoscopy of the kidney (renal endoscopy) with additional therapeutic intervention such as complex stone removal or dilation.

Clinical Context

Used when percutaneous renal endoscopy requires additional therapeutic maneuvers beyond simple stone removal.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU7.39
Practice Expense RVU6.47
Malpractice RVU0.96
Total RVU14.82

Est. Medicare Payment

$494.99

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

UrologyInterventional Radiology

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