CPT^® 50390, Under Other Renal Introduction (Injection/Change/Removal) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 50390 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Renal Introduction (Injection/Change/Removal) Procedures.

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The provider aspirates, or drains, a renal cyst or injects the cyst with a fluid. Aspiration is mainly performed by injecting a sclerotic agent, such as an acetic acid or ethanol into the renal cyst when the cyst causes abdominal pain, repeated urination, or hematuria.

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