50690 Injection for ureter x-ray
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous ureterography, retrograde ureterography, antegrade study
Percutaneous injection of contrast under fluoroscopic guidance for ureterography (radiographic imaging of the ureter) with visualization.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic imaging of the ureter and characterization of obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.13 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.25 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.12 |
| Total RVU | 3.50 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$116.90
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.