CPT^® 50391, Under Other Renal Introduction (Injection/Change/Removal) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 50391 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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In this procedure, the provider injects a therapeutic agent, such as an anticarcinogenic or antifungal medication, into the renal pelvis and/or ureter through a previously established nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureterostomy tube.

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