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 RVU | 5.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.48 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.76 |
| Total RVU | 12.13 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$405.14
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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