CPT 50432Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Interventional RadiologyGlobal Period: 0 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
5.07
Work RVU
19.52
PE RVU
0.92
MP RVU
25.51
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$864.53
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days
Common Modifiers
-LT, -RT
Related ICD-10 Codes
N13.1, N13.2
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