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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Convert Nephrostomy Catheter, Convert Nephrostomy Catheter To Nephroureteral Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Via Pre Existing Nephrostomy Tract
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 50434 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 50434 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 50434 by major payers:
$1,022.89
$1,201.02
$1,276.26
$402.93
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CPT 50434
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Oguz Akin
$6,174.33Published rateChu Chen
Merrimack Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
$2,413.55Published rateChristopher Stewart
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$1,519.32Published rateMarieme Mbaye
Doral Medical And Multi Specialty Facility LLC
$1,006.87Published rateCamilla Grant
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$261.17Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 50434 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System Codes
The CPT 50434 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 50434 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 50432-CPT | Moderate | Plmt Nephrostomy Catheter, Placement Of Nephrostomy Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation |
| 50433-CPT | High | Plmt Nephroureteral Catheter, Placement Of Nephroureteral Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation New Access |
| 50434-CPT | High | Convert Nephrostomy Catheter, Convert Nephrostomy Catheter To Nephroureteral Catheter Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Nephrostogram And Or Ureterogram When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Via Pre Existing Nephrostomy Tract |
| 50435-CPT | Moderate | Replace Catheter, Surgery To Insert A Small Flexible Tube (Catheter) Through The Thigh Into The Kidney To Drain Urine. This Is Generally Done In Preparation For A Procedure On The Kidneys Bladder Or Ureter (Tube That Normally Carries Urine From The Kidney To The Bladder). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 50434. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 50434 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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