50580 Kidney endoscopy & treatment
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: retrograde ablation, ureteroscopic ablation, transurethral renal ablation
Transurethral endoscopy of the kidney (retrograde endoscopy) with ablation or additional complex management procedures.
Clinical Context
Used for retrograde thermal or photodynamic ablation of upper urinary tract tumors or lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.48 |
| Total RVU | 15.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$529.72
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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