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Endoscopy Procedures on the Ureter

Endoscopic interventions on the ureter including ureteroscopy for stone removal, biopsy, or stent placement. CPT codes 50951–50980 identify ureteroscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and adjunctive endoscopic ureteral services.

Excision Procedures on the Ureter

Excision operations on the ureter such as segmental ureterectomy and excision of ureteral lesions. CPT codes 50650–50660 designate ureteral excision procedures for removal of diseased ureteral segments or masses.

Incision/Biopsy Procedures on the Ureter

Incision and biopsy services on the ureter for diagnostic sampling or decompression. CPT codes 50600–50630 specify ureteral incision and biopsy codes for tissue diagnosis and therapeutic decompression.

Introduction Procedures on the Ureter

Ureteral introduction procedures such as stent placement, exchange, and removal for ureteral drainage. CPT codes 50684–50695 encompass ureteral stent and catheter introduction, change, and removal services.

Laparoscopic Procedures on the Ureter

Laparoscopic ureteral procedures such as laparoscopic ureteral repair and reconstruction. CPT codes 50945–50949 include laparoscopic techniques applied to ureteral surgery and minimally invasive ureteral interventions.

Repair Procedures on the Ureter

Ureteral repair procedures including ureteroureterostomy, ureteroneocystostomy and complex reconstructions. CPT codes 50700–50940 cover surgical repairs and reconstructions of the ureter for obstruction, injury, or disease.