50688 Change of ureter tube/stent
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: ureteral tube exchange, stent exchange, catheter change
Percutaneous change (exchange) of a ureteral tube or stent under fluoroscopic guidance.
Clinical Context
Used for routine stent or tube maintenance due to migration, blockage, or routine exchange.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 2.13 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$71.14
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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