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's national average physician payment for Kidney Tumor Ablation (Cryoablation or Microwave) (CPT 50593) is $401 when it is done in a hospital, and $3,524 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.