50575 Kidney endoscopy
Also known as: complex ureteroscopy, retrograde complex intervention, transurethral complex renal procedure
Transurethral endoscopy of the kidney (retrograde endoscopy) with complex therapeutic procedures such as stone manipulation or dilation.
In Plain Language
kidney treatment with camera through urine opening, complex; complex ureteroscopic intervention
Clinical Context
Used when retrograde renal endoscopy requires complex maneuvers such as large stone management or stricture dilation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.61 |
| Total RVU | 13.61 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 13.61, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50575?
CPT 50575 (Kidney endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Transurethral endoscopy of the kidney (retrograde endoscopy) with complex therapeutic procedures such as stone manipulation or dilation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50575?
The work RVU for CPT 50575 is 13.61. This code is primarily used by Urology.
When is CPT 50575 used?
Used when retrograde renal endoscopy requires complex maneuvers such as large stone management or stricture dilation.
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