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Endoscopy Procedures on the Kidney

Endoscopic kidney procedures such as nephroscopy, ureterorenoscopy involving intrarenal visualization and instrument use. CPT codes 50551–50580 cover standardized endoscopic renal interventions including diagnostic and therapeutic nephroscopic services.

Excision Procedures on the Kidney

Renal excision procedures including partial and radical nephrectomy and excision of renal masses. CPT codes 50200–50290 cover various kidney excision techniques and extents of renal tissue removal.

Incision Procedures on the Kidney

Incision procedures on the kidney including percutaneous and open renal incisions for biopsy, drainage, or access. CPT codes 50010–50130 cover renal biopsies, incision and drainage, and simple renal access procedures.

Introduction Procedures on the Kidney

Introduction procedures on the kidney covering placement, exchange, or removal of renal catheters and drains. CPT codes 50382–50396 include renal pelvis catheter introductions, exchanges, and other renal catheter services.

Laparoscopic Procedures on the Kidney

Laparoscopic procedures on the kidney including laparoscopic nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy and diagnostic laparoscopy. CPT codes 50541–50549 cover minimally invasive renal surgeries performed via laparoscopy.

Lithotripsy and Ablation Procedures on the Kidney

Renal lithotripsy and ablation procedures for fragmentation or destruction of kidney stones and renal tissue. CPT codes 50590–50593 cover extracorporeal and percutaneous lithotripsy as well as renal ablation techniques.

Renal Transplantation Procedures

Renal transplantation procedures including donor nephrectomy, recipient implantation, and related transplant services. CPT codes 50300–50380 cover the spectrum of renal transplant coding for donor and recipient operative steps.

Repair Procedures on the Kidney

Kidney repair procedures such as renorrhaphy, reconstruction after tumor excision, and vascular repairs. CPT codes 50400–50540 include renal repair and reconstructive operations following injury or tumor resection.