CPT 50432
Placement nephrostomy catheter
CPT 50432 at a glance
- Code
- 50432
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Plmt nephrostomy catheter
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,001.95 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 50432?
CPT 50432 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Plmt nephrostomy catheter". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 50432 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 50432 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 50432 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 50432?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 50432 is $1,001.95 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 50432?
CPT 50432 is most associated with Urology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.