50580 Kidney endoscopy & treatment
Also known as: retrograde ablation, ureteroscopic ablation, transurethral renal ablation
Transurethral endoscopy of the kidney (retrograde endoscopy) with ablation or additional complex management procedures.
In Plain Language
kidney ablation with camera through urine opening; ureteroscopic tumor ablation
Clinical Context
Used for retrograde thermal or photodynamic ablation of upper urinary tract tumors or lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.54 |
| Total RVU | 11.54 |
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 11.54, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50580?
CPT 50580 (Kidney endoscopy & treatment) is a Surgery code. Transurethral endoscopy of the kidney (retrograde endoscopy) with ablation or additional complex management procedures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50580?
The work RVU for CPT 50580 is 11.54. This code is primarily used by Urology, Oncology.
When is CPT 50580 used?
Used for retrograde thermal or photodynamic ablation of upper urinary tract tumors or lesions.
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