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50961 Ureter endoscopy & treatment

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: ureteroscopy with treatment, therapeutic ureteroscopy, ureteroscopic intervention

Endoscopy of ureter with therapeutic procedure, alternative coding for ureteroscopic intervention to manage ureteral pathology.

Clinical Context

Used for therapeutic ureteroscopic procedures such as lithotripsy, stricture treatment, or lesion management.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.89
Practice Expense RVU5.48
Malpractice RVU0.76
Total RVU12.13

Est. Medicare Payment

$405.14

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Urology

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