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50572 Kidney endoscopy

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: retrograde stone removal, ureteroscopic treatment, transurethral renal treatment

Transurethral endoscopy of the kidney (retrograde endoscopy) with therapeutic intervention such as stone removal.

Clinical Context

Used for retrograde treatment of upper urinary tract pathology including stone removal and stent placement.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.07
Practice Expense RVU2.53
Malpractice RVU1.30
Total RVU13.90

Est. Medicare Payment

$464.26

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

Specialties

Urology

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