50686 Measure ureter pressure
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: ureteral pressure study, pressure flow study, ureteral manometry
Measurement and recording of ureteral pressure (Whitaker test for ureter) through a percutaneous catheter to assess obstructive level.
Clinical Context
Used to differentiate obstructive from non-obstructive ureteral dilation when imaging is equivocal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.19 |
| Total RVU | 4.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$147.29
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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