50590 Fragmenting of kidney stone
Also known as: percutaneous lithotripsy, stone fragmentation, intracorporeal lithotripsy, lithotripsy ESWL, shock wave kidney stone treatment
Percutaneous fragmentation (crushing) of a kidney stone using mechanical, ultrasonic, or other device technologies for stone disintegration.
Clinical Context
Used during percutaneous nephrolithotomy for stone fragmentation, often combined with other procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.23 |
| Total RVU | 22.76 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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