CPT^® 50542, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Kidney

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 50542 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Kidney.

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The provider destroys renal mass lesion(s) via laparoscopic approach; he may use cryoablation (freezing) or radiofrequency (focused radio waves to burn) to destroy the lesion(s).

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