50600 Exploration of ureter
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: ureteral exploration, open ureteral exploration, ureterotomy
Surgical exploration of the ureter through an open incision for diagnosis or treatment of ureteral pathology.
Clinical Context
Used for ureteral obstruction, stone removal when other approaches fail, or when concurrent pathology requires ureteral evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.15 |
| Total RVU | 25.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$840.34
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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