HCPCS 50080

Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy or pyelostolithotomy, with or without dilation, endoscopy, lithotripsy, stenting, or basket extraction; up to 2 cm

AI EXPLANATION: Percutaneous kidney stone removal is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat stones up to 2 centimeters in size. A surgeon makes a small puncture in the back to access the kidney directly with a specialized scope. The stone is then broken into smaller fragments using sound waves or laser energy and extracted using small surgical tools. In some cases, a small temporary tube or stent may be placed in the urinary tract to assist with drainage and healing.