Interventional oncology
Kidney Tumor Ablation (Cryoablation or Microwave)
Kidney Tumor Ablation (Cryoablation or Microwave) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat kidney cancer and complex renal cysts.
Devices used in Kidney Tumor Ablation (Cryoablation or Microwave)
Alternatives to Kidney Tumor Ablation (Cryoablation or Microwave)
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Partial or radical nephrectomy
- Active surveillance for small masses
How much does Kidney Tumor Ablation (Cryoablation or Microwave) cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 50593 (Freezing to destroy growths in the kidney). The total bill has two parts: the professional fee paid to the physician, and the facility (technical) fee paid to the hospital or surgery center for the room, staff, equipment and supplies.
| Where it's done | Physician (professional) | Facility (technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital outpatient department | $401 | $10,860 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $401 | $7,332 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $3,524 (one "global" payment that covers the physician and the office's supplies, equipment and staff) | |
Medicare physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient/ASC payment rates, national averages before geographic adjustment. Private insurance usually pays more; your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Inpatient stays are paid differently (by DRG).
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.