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Nephroureteral Stent (PCNU) Placement
Nephroureteral Stent (PCNU) Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat kidney blockage (hydronephrosis).
Devices used in PCNU
Alternatives to PCNU
- Nephrostomy Tube Placement
- Cystoscopic ureteral stent
- Treating the stone, stricture or tumor causing the blockage
How much does PCNU cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for PCNU (CPT 50433) is $221 when it is done in a hospital, and $1,080 when it is done in an office-based lab, where the payment also covers supplies and equipment. Hospital facility fees and what you pay depend on your insurance. See costs by city and insurance →
Related reading and technique references
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.