50980 Ureter endoscopy & treatment
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: transurethral ureteroscopy with treatment, therapeutic ureteroscopy
Endoscopy of ureter with therapeutic procedure via transurethral approach as additional intervention option.
Clinical Context
Alternative coding option for transurethral therapeutic ureteroscopic procedures. Used for stone, stricture, or lesion management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.82 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.86 |
| Total RVU | 9.35 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$312.29
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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