50976 Ureter endoscopy & treatment
Also known as: transurethral ureteroscopy with treatment, therapeutic retrograde ureteroscopy
Endoscopy of ureter with therapeutic intervention via transurethral approach including stone treatment or stricture dilation.
In Plain Language
camera-guided treatment inside ureter through bladder
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic ureteroscopic procedures such as stone management, stricture dilation, or lesion treatment via transurethral route.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.80 |
| Total RVU | 8.80 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.80, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50976?
CPT 50976 (Ureter endoscopy & treatment) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of ureter with therapeutic intervention via transurethral approach including stone treatment or stricture dilation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50976?
The work RVU for CPT 50976 is 8.80. This code is primarily used by Urology.
When is CPT 50976 used?
Used for therapeutic ureteroscopic procedures such as stone management, stricture dilation, or lesion treatment via transurethral route.
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