50970 Ureter endoscopy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: transurethral ureteroscopy, retrograde ureteroscopy, ureteroscopy
Endoscopy of ureter via transurethral approach, visualizing the ureter through retrograde ureteroscopy.
Clinical Context
Standard diagnostic ureteroscopy approach for most ureteral pathology including stones, strictures, hematuria evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.90 |
| Total RVU | 9.73 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$324.98
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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